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DE53 DXK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 172,254 miles on the clock, averaging 7,846 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 DXK

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,846

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,254 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,846
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 DXK 72k97k122k147k172k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,254 miles
Since last MOT+1,154 miles
PASS
Mileage171,100 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage168,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,653 miles
PASS
Mileage163,855 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,327 miles
PASS
Mileage160,512 miles
Since last MOT+9,501 miles
PASS
Mileage151,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage143,295 miles
Since last MOT+19,742 miles
PASS
Mileage123,553 miles
PASS
Mileage125,128 miles
Since last MOT+8,917 miles
PASS
Mileage116,211 miles
Since last MOT+9,080 miles
PASS
Mileage107,131 miles
Since last MOT+13,930 miles
PASS
Mileage93,201 miles
Since last MOT+16,605 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,778 miles
PASS
Mileage71,818 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DXK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 DXK

What car is DE53 DXK?

DE53 DXK is a silver Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 DXK?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 DXK was 172,254 miles, recorded on 21 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 DXK passed its MOT?

DE53 DXK has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2019.

Is DE53 DXK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 DXK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DE53 DXK?

DE53 DXK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.