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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 107,807 miles on the clock, averaging 5,737 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 EF53 CGU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 107,807 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,737 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 CGU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EF53 CGU
What car is EF53 CGU?
EF53 CGU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 CGU?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 CGU was 107,807 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 CGU passed its MOT?
EF53 CGU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2020.
Is EF53 CGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 CGU 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 EF53 CGU?
EF53 CGU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.