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EA53 UXC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1596cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 74,221 miles on the clock, averaging 3,555 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 UXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,221
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,555

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,221 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,067
Average per year3,555
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 UXC 13k28k43k59k74k '06'24'15

Check EA53 UXC

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,221 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage68,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,775 miles
PASS
Mileage61,379 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,373 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage56,161 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
PASS
Mileage54,647 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage52,505 miles
Since last MOT+2,531 miles
PASS
Mileage49,974 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage47,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,328 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage44,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,553 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage41,668 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,667 miles
Since last MOT+2,698 miles
PASS
Mileage38,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage35,911 miles
Since last MOT+4,335 miles
PASS
Mileage31,576 miles
Since last MOT+3,457 miles
PASS
Mileage28,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage24,693 miles
Since last MOT+3,275 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,418 miles
Since last MOT+3,963 miles
PASS
Mileage17,455 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage12,704 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 UXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 UXC

What car is EA53 UXC?

EA53 UXC is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 UXC?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UXC was 74,221 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UXC passed its MOT?

EA53 UXC has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2024.

Is EA53 UXC ULEZ compliant?

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

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