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EA53 MXR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 146,813 miles on the clock, averaging 8,431 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 MXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,813
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,431

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,813 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,970
Average per year8,431
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 MXR 26k56k86k117k147k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,813 miles
Since last MOT+3,970 miles
PASS
Mileage142,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage137,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,618 miles
Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
Mileage135,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage131,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,722 miles
Since last MOT+10,293 miles
PASS
Mileage121,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,429 miles
Since last MOT+11,051 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,378 miles
Since last MOT+12,414 miles
PASS
Mileage97,964 miles
Since last MOT+11,051 miles
PASS
Mileage86,913 miles
Since last MOT+8,144 miles
PASS
Mileage78,769 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,143 miles
Since last MOT+9,044 miles
PASS
Mileage64,099 miles
Since last MOT+8,971 miles
PASS
Mileage55,128 miles
Since last MOT+13,930 miles
PASS
Mileage41,198 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,180 miles
Since last MOT+15,143 miles
PASS
Mileage26,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,037 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EA53 MXR

What car is EA53 MXR?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 MXR?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 MXR was 146,813 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 MXR passed its MOT?

EA53 MXR has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2021.

Is EA53 MXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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