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EA53 UEC

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 119,266 miles on the clock, averaging 5,981 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 UEC

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,266
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,981

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,266 miles
Reading date
Miles last year62
Average per year5,981
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA53 UEC 15k41k67k93k119k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,266 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,204 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage113,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage106,177 miles
Since last MOT+7,398 miles
PASS
Mileage98,779 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,625 miles
Since last MOT+4,934 miles
PASS
Mileage93,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
PASS
Mileage89,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,663 miles
PASS
Mileage85,319 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,317 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage81,090 miles
Since last MOT+6,743 miles
PASS
Mileage74,347 miles
Since last MOT+6,985 miles
PASS
Mileage67,362 miles
Since last MOT+7,153 miles
PASS
Mileage60,209 miles
Since last MOT+6,664 miles
PASS
Mileage53,545 miles
Since last MOT+9,424 miles
PASS
Mileage44,121 miles
Since last MOT+9,075 miles
PASS
Mileage35,046 miles
Since last MOT+5,914 miles
PASS
Mileage29,132 miles
Since last MOT+3,391 miles
PASS
Mileage25,741 miles
Since last MOT+3,326 miles
PASS
Mileage22,415 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage19,034 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
PASS
Mileage14,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,519 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 UEC
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 UEC

What car is EA53 UEC?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 UEC?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UEC was 119,266 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UEC passed its MOT?

EA53 UEC has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2024.

Is EA53 UEC ULEZ compliant?

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

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