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EA53 ABU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 65,648 miles on the clock, averaging 2,766 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 EA53 ABU

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,648
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,766

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,648 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,291
Average per year2,766
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 ABU 13k26k39k53k66k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,648 miles
Since last MOT+2,291 miles
PASS
Mileage63,357 miles
Since last MOT+2,602 miles
PASS
Mileage60,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage56,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,961 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
PASS
Mileage56,566 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,562 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
PASS
Mileage56,263 miles
Since last MOT+791 miles
PASS
Mileage55,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,001 miles
PASS
Mileage54,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,270 miles
PASS
Mileage53,201 miles
Since last MOT+963 miles
PASS
Mileage52,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,238 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage50,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,443 miles
Since last MOT+2,354 miles
PASS
Mileage48,089 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,596 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,709 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,057 miles
PASS
Mileage39,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,327 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,313 miles
PASS
Mileage20,758 miles
Since last MOT+7,518 miles
PASS
Mileage13,240 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ABU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 ABU

What car is EA53 ABU?

EA53 ABU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 ABU?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 ABU was 65,648 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 ABU passed its MOT?

EA53 ABU has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2025.

Is EA53 ABU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 ABU 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 EA53 ABU?

EA53 ABU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.