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CU53 FRL

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 86,409 miles on the clock, averaging 5,007 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for CU53 FRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,409
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
5,007

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading86,409 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year5,007
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU53 FRL 26k41k56k71k86k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,409 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,793 miles
PASS
Mileage78,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage72,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,732 miles
Since last MOT+1,662 miles
PASS
Mileage71,070 miles
Since last MOT+2,406 miles
PASS
Mileage68,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,050 miles
PASS
Mileage66,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage63,350 miles
Since last MOT+1,955 miles
PASS
Mileage61,395 miles
Since last MOT+2,741 miles
PASS
Mileage58,654 miles
Since last MOT+2,082 miles
PASS
Mileage56,572 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage51,861 miles
Since last MOT+15,156 miles
PASS
Mileage36,705 miles
Since last MOT+10,987 miles
PASS
Mileage25,718 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CU53 FRL

What car is CU53 FRL?

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

What is the mileage of CU53 FRL?

The last recorded mileage for CU53 FRL was 86,409 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU53 FRL passed its MOT?

CU53 FRL has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2018.

Is CU53 FRL ULEZ compliant?

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

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