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EF53 CUG

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1398cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourSilver
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 1398cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 72,046 miles on the clock, averaging 10,797 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 CUG

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,046
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
10,797

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading72,046 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,259
Average per year10,797
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 CUG 28k39k50k61k72k '06'10'08

Check EF53 CUG

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage72,046 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
PASS
Mileage62,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,787 miles
Since last MOT+9,719 miles
PASS
Mileage53,068 miles
Since last MOT+12,389 miles
PASS
Mileage40,679 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,585 miles
Since last MOT+12,405 miles
PASS
Mileage28,180 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CUG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 CUG

What car is EF53 CUG?

EF53 CUG is an silver Ford Fiesta, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 CUG?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 CUG was 72,046 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 CUG passed its MOT?

EF53 CUG has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 3 Dec 2010.

Is EF53 CUG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 CUG 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 EF53 CUG?

EF53 CUG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.