Vehicle summary
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 104,417 miles on the clock, averaging 7,252 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 TBZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 104,417 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,386 |
| Average per year | 7,252 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EA53 TBZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EA — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EA53 TBZ
What car is EA53 TBZ?
EA53 TBZ is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EA53 TBZ?
The last recorded mileage for EA53 TBZ was 104,417 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EA53 TBZ passed its MOT?
EA53 TBZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2017.
Is EA53 TBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 TBZ 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 TBZ?
EA53 TBZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.