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CU53 FRC

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 74,750 miles on the clock, averaging 4,635 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for CU53 FRC

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,635

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,750 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,635
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU53 FRC 27k39k51k63k75k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,750 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,749 miles
Since last MOT+5,616 miles
PASS
Mileage69,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,133 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,013 miles
Since last MOT+5,844 miles
PASS
Mileage63,169 miles
Since last MOT+6,508 miles
PASS
Mileage56,661 miles
Since last MOT+891 miles
PASS
Mileage55,770 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
PASS
Mileage55,732 miles
Since last MOT+4,022 miles
PASS
Mileage51,710 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage48,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage37,922 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage32,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage27,125 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,124 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CU53 FRC

What car is CU53 FRC?

CU53 FRC is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CU53 FRC?

The last recorded mileage for CU53 FRC was 74,750 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU53 FRC passed its MOT?

CU53 FRC has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2017.

Is CU53 FRC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU53 FRC 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 CU53 FRC?

CU53 FRC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.