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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Diesel 1399cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 134,740 miles on the clock, averaging 10,998 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CE53 VLA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 134,740 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,066 |
| Average per year | 10,998 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 VLA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1399cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 VLA
What car is CE53 VLA?
CE53 VLA is a green Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 VLA?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 VLA was 134,740 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 VLA passed its MOT?
CE53 VLA has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2016.
Is CE53 VLA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 VLA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is CE53 VLA?
CE53 VLA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.