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EA53 AFU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 46,680 miles on the clock, averaging 3,204 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 AFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,680
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,204

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 reading46,680 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,548
Average per year3,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 AFU 8k18k28k37k47k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,680 miles
Since last MOT+9,548 miles
PASS
Mileage37,132 miles
Since last MOT+8,428 miles
PASS
Mileage28,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,300 miles
Since last MOT+1,786 miles
PASS
Mileage22,514 miles
Since last MOT+703 miles
PASS
Mileage21,811 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,797 miles
Since last MOT+1,451 miles
PASS
Mileage20,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,742 miles
PASS
Mileage18,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage16,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,267 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage14,452 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage12,920 miles
Since last MOT+983 miles
PASS
Mileage11,937 miles
Since last MOT+1,854 miles
PASS
Mileage10,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,753 miles
PASS
Mileage8,330 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EA53 AFU

What car is EA53 AFU?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 AFU?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 AFU was 46,680 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 AFU passed its MOT?

EA53 AFU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2018.

Is EA53 AFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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