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DE53 HRX

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 79,751 miles on the clock, averaging 7,873 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 HRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,751
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,873

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 reading79,751 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,524
Average per year7,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 HRX 5k24k43k61k80k '06'16'11

Check DE53 HRX

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,751 miles
Since last MOT+3,524 miles
PASS
Mileage76,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,952 miles
PASS
Mileage67,275 miles
Since last MOT+9,700 miles
PASS
Mileage57,575 miles
Since last MOT+9,405 miles
PASS
Mileage48,170 miles
Since last MOT+8,497 miles
PASS
Mileage39,673 miles
Since last MOT+7,873 miles
PASS
Mileage31,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,078 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,722 miles
Since last MOT+9,907 miles
PASS
Mileage13,815 miles
Since last MOT+5,881 miles
PASS
Mileage7,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,528 miles
PASS
Mileage5,406 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HRX
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 HRX

What car is DE53 HRX?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 HRX?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 HRX was 79,751 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 HRX passed its MOT?

DE53 HRX has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Mar 2016.

Is DE53 HRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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