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EA53 NLY

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 71,180 miles on the clock, averaging 11,382 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 NLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,180
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
11,382

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading71,180 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,108
Average per year11,382
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA53 NLY 14k28k43k57k71k '06'11'09

Check EA53 NLY

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,180 miles
Since last MOT+9,108 miles
PASS
Mileage62,072 miles
Since last MOT+10,015 miles
PASS
Mileage52,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,057 miles
Since last MOT+12,423 miles
PASS
Mileage39,634 miles
Since last MOT+13,188 miles
PASS
Mileage26,446 miles
Since last MOT+12,296 miles
PASS
Mileage14,150 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NLY
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 NLY

What car is EA53 NLY?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 NLY?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 NLY was 71,180 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 NLY passed its MOT?

EA53 NLY has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Oct 2011.

Is EA53 NLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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