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EA53 UBL

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 165,165 miles on the clock, averaging 15,492 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 UBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,165
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
15,492

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,165 miles
Reading date
Miles last year52
Average per year15,492
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA53 UBL 40k71k103k134k165k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,165 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,113 miles
Since last MOT+12,604 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,509 miles
Since last MOT+9,676 miles
PASS
Mileage142,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,833 miles
Since last MOT+12,208 miles
PASS
Mileage130,625 miles
Since last MOT+19,675 miles
PASS
Mileage110,950 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,948 miles
Since last MOT+19,047 miles
PASS
Mileage91,901 miles
Since last MOT+15,658 miles
PASS
Mileage76,243 miles
Since last MOT+18,165 miles
PASS
Mileage58,078 miles
Since last MOT+17,875 miles
PASS
Mileage40,203 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 UBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 UBL

What car is EA53 UBL?

EA53 UBL is an black Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 UBL?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UBL was 165,165 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UBL passed its MOT?

EA53 UBL has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2014.

Is EA53 UBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 UBL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EA53 UBL?

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