Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 42,780 miles on the clock, averaging 2,516 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 DF53 LHZ
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 42,780 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,227 |
| Average per year | 2,516 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DF53 LHZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DF53 LHZ
What car is DF53 LHZ?
DF53 LHZ is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DF53 LHZ?
The last recorded mileage for DF53 LHZ was 42,780 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DF53 LHZ passed its MOT?
DF53 LHZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2018.
Is DF53 LHZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 LHZ 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 DF53 LHZ?
DF53 LHZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.