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CT53 LML

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1388cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 127,583 miles on the clock, averaging 8,331 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for CT53 LML

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,583
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,331

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,583 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,331
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CT53 LML 10k39k69k98k128k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,583 miles
Since last MOT+10,075 miles
PASS
Mileage117,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,630 miles
PASS
Mileage112,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage108,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
PASS
Mileage103,880 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,910 miles
PASS
Mileage93,961 miles
Since last MOT+12,369 miles
PASS
Mileage81,592 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,336 miles
PASS
Mileage72,182 miles
Since last MOT+4,399 miles
PASS
Mileage67,783 miles
Since last MOT+3,553 miles
PASS
Mileage64,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,338 miles
Since last MOT+14,103 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,235 miles
Since last MOT+12,355 miles
PASS
Mileage33,880 miles
Since last MOT+14,270 miles
PASS
Mileage19,610 miles
Since last MOT+9,586 miles
PASS
Mileage10,024 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 LML
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCT — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CT53 LML

What car is CT53 LML?

CT53 LML is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CT53 LML?

The last recorded mileage for CT53 LML was 127,583 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CT53 LML passed its MOT?

CT53 LML has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2020.

Is CT53 LML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CT53 LML is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CT53 LML?

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