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CT53 LFR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Black Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Fiesta Diesel 1399cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 177,962 miles on the clock, averaging 12,228 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CT53 LFR

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,962
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,228

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,962 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,631
Average per year12,228
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CT53 LFR 12k54k95k137k178k '06'20'13

Check CT53 LFR

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,962 miles
Since last MOT+14,631 miles
PASS
Mileage163,331 miles
Since last MOT+8,906 miles
PASS
Mileage154,425 miles
Since last MOT+8,674 miles
PASS
Mileage145,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,751 miles
Since last MOT+11,591 miles
PASS
Mileage134,160 miles
Since last MOT+12,617 miles
PASS
Mileage121,543 miles
Since last MOT+14,791 miles
PASS
Mileage106,752 miles
Since last MOT+14,593 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,159 miles
Since last MOT+14,800 miles
PASS
Mileage77,359 miles
Since last MOT+13,483 miles
PASS
Mileage63,876 miles
Since last MOT+13,360 miles
PASS
Mileage50,516 miles
Since last MOT+13,935 miles
PASS
Mileage36,581 miles
Since last MOT+17,027 miles
PASS
Mileage19,554 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage12,180 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 LFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCT — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CT53 LFR

What car is CT53 LFR?

CT53 LFR is a black Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CT53 LFR?

The last recorded mileage for CT53 LFR was 177,962 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CT53 LFR passed its MOT?

CT53 LFR has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2020.

Is CT53 LFR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CT53 LFR 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 CT53 LFR?

CT53 LFR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.