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CU53 FRO

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 80,328 miles on the clock, averaging 5,328 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 FRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,328

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,328 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,328
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU53 FRO 15k32k48k64k80k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,328 miles
Since last MOT+13,445 miles
PASS
Mileage66,883 miles
Since last MOT+10,058 miles
PASS
Mileage56,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage52,004 miles
Since last MOT+8,708 miles
PASS
Mileage43,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,928 miles
PASS
Mileage38,368 miles
Since last MOT+3,437 miles
PASS
Mileage34,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage32,090 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
PASS
Mileage28,512 miles
Since last MOT+3,617 miles
PASS
Mileage24,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,305 miles
PASS
Mileage19,590 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage16,423 miles
Since last MOT+1,032 miles
PASS
Mileage15,391 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FRO
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 FRO

What car is CU53 FRO?

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

What is the mileage of CU53 FRO?

The last recorded mileage for CU53 FRO was 80,328 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU53 FRO passed its MOT?

CU53 FRO has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Dec 2018.

Is CU53 FRO ULEZ compliant?

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

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