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CV53 EJL

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 94,984 miles on the clock, averaging 3,605 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 CV53 EJL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,984
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,605

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

Low mileage
Latest reading94,984 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,857
Average per year3,605
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CV53 EJL 26k43k60k78k95k '06'25'17

Check CV53 EJL

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,984 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage91,127 miles
Since last MOT+2,071 miles
PASS
Mileage89,056 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,040 miles
Since last MOT+2,540 miles
PASS
Mileage86,500 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,517 miles
PASS
Mileage83,981 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,945 miles
Since last MOT+2,136 miles
PASS
Mileage81,809 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,770 miles
Since last MOT+2,708 miles
PASS
Mileage79,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage75,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,825 miles
PASS
Mileage71,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage65,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage61,167 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage56,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage53,254 miles
Since last MOT+3,275 miles
PASS
Mileage49,979 miles
Since last MOT+4,139 miles
PASS
Mileage45,840 miles
Since last MOT+6,512 miles
PASS
Mileage39,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,458 miles
PASS
Mileage35,870 miles
Since last MOT+2,211 miles
PASS
Mileage33,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,359 miles
PASS
Mileage31,300 miles
Since last MOT+5,479 miles
PASS
Mileage25,821 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 EJL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CV53 EJL

What car is CV53 EJL?

CV53 EJL is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CV53 EJL?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 EJL was 94,984 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 EJL passed its MOT?

CV53 EJL has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2025.

Is CV53 EJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 EJL 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 CV53 EJL?

CV53 EJL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.