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EF53 LHA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 161,408 miles on the clock, averaging 10,659 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 LHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,408
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,659

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 reading161,408 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,306
Average per year10,659
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 LHA 44k73k102k132k161k '06'17'12

Check EF53 LHA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,408 miles
Since last MOT+7,306 miles
PASS
Mileage154,102 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,604 miles
PASS
Mileage148,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,084 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,405 miles
Since last MOT+8,157 miles
PASS
Mileage131,248 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,198 miles
Since last MOT+12,983 miles
PASS
Mileage118,215 miles
Since last MOT+9,282 miles
PASS
Mileage108,933 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,927 miles
Since last MOT+9,131 miles
PASS
Mileage99,796 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage90,979 miles
Since last MOT+14,755 miles
PASS
Mileage76,224 miles
Since last MOT+17,781 miles
PASS
Mileage58,443 miles
Since last MOT+14,904 miles
PASS
Mileage43,539 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LHA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 LHA

What car is EF53 LHA?

EF53 LHA is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 LHA?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 LHA was 161,408 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 LHA passed its MOT?

EF53 LHA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2017.

Is EF53 LHA ULEZ compliant?

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

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