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DF53 VGE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 182,321 miles on the clock, averaging 12,633 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF53 VGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,321
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,633

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,321 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,973
Average per year12,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 VGE 44k78k113k148k182k '06'17'11

Check DF53 VGE

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,321 miles
Since last MOT+9,973 miles
PASS
Mileage172,348 miles
Since last MOT+10,774 miles
PASS
Mileage161,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,383 miles
PASS
Mileage153,191 miles
Since last MOT+19,746 miles
PASS
Mileage133,445 miles
Since last MOT+22,369 miles
PASS
Mileage111,076 miles
Since last MOT+17,008 miles
PASS
Mileage94,068 miles
Since last MOT+3,255 miles
PASS
Mileage90,813 miles
Since last MOT+11,074 miles
PASS
Mileage79,739 miles
Since last MOT+15,106 miles
PASS
Mileage64,633 miles
Since last MOT+9,932 miles
PASS
Mileage54,701 miles
Since last MOT+10,830 miles
PASS
Mileage43,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,871 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VGE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DF53 VGE

What car is DF53 VGE?

DF53 VGE is a blue Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF53 VGE?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 VGE was 182,321 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 VGE passed its MOT?

DF53 VGE has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Oct 2017.

Is DF53 VGE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 VGE 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 DF53 VGE?

DF53 VGE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.