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DE53 HRG

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 68,106 miles on the clock, averaging 2,833 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 DE53 HRG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
68,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,833

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,106 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,833
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 HRG 13k27k40k54k68k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,106 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,567 miles
PASS
Mileage61,538 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage53,224 miles
Since last MOT+5,389 miles
PASS
Mileage47,835 miles
Since last MOT+393 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,442 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
PASS
Mileage39,864 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,848 miles
Since last MOT+1,413 miles
PASS
Mileage38,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,435 miles
Since last MOT+434 miles
PASS
Mileage38,001 miles
Since last MOT+1,276 miles
PASS
Mileage36,725 miles
Since last MOT+985 miles
PASS
Mileage35,740 miles
Since last MOT+2,300 miles
PASS
Mileage33,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage30,257 miles
Since last MOT+1,704 miles
PASS
Mileage28,553 miles
Since last MOT+2,208 miles
PASS
Mileage26,345 miles
Since last MOT+2,365 miles
PASS
Mileage23,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage21,644 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage19,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage15,994 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage12,872 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HRG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 HRG

What car is DE53 HRG?

DE53 HRG is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 HRG?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 HRG was 68,106 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 HRG passed its MOT?

DE53 HRG has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2026.

Is DE53 HRG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 HRG 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 DE53 HRG?

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