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CV53 LXM

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 123,487 miles on the clock, averaging 7,294 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 CV53 LXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,487
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,294

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,487 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,294
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CV53 LXM 36k58k80k102k123k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,181 miles
PASS
Mileage117,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,306 miles
Since last MOT+7,520 miles
PASS
Mileage109,786 miles
Since last MOT+11,054 miles
PASS
Mileage98,732 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,698 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage93,214 miles
Since last MOT+8,141 miles
PASS
Mileage85,073 miles
Since last MOT+6,902 miles
PASS
Mileage78,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,171 miles
Since last MOT+6,022 miles
PASS
Mileage72,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,540 miles
PASS
Mileage64,609 miles
Since last MOT+7,025 miles
PASS
Mileage57,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage51,884 miles
Since last MOT+6,920 miles
PASS
Mileage44,964 miles
Since last MOT+8,913 miles
PASS
Mileage36,051 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 LXM
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 LXM

What car is CV53 LXM?

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

What is the mileage of CV53 LXM?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 LXM was 123,487 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 LXM passed its MOT?

CV53 LXM has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2018.

Is CV53 LXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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