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EA53 HTP

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 118,695 miles on the clock, averaging 7,225 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 HTP

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,225

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,695 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,284
Average per year7,225
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 HTP 37k57k78k98k119k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage113,411 miles
Since last MOT+4,559 miles
PASS
Mileage108,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage103,641 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage98,692 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
PASS
Mileage96,830 miles
Since last MOT+2,277 miles
PASS
Mileage94,553 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,598 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,953 miles
Since last MOT+14,155 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,798 miles
Since last MOT+18,249 miles
PASS
Mileage57,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,549 miles
Since last MOT+20,923 miles
PASS
Mileage36,626 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HTP
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 HTP

What car is EA53 HTP?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 HTP?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 HTP was 118,695 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 HTP passed its MOT?

EA53 HTP has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2018.

Is EA53 HTP ULEZ compliant?

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

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