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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 12 (52% pass rate). It has 183,268 miles on the clock, averaging 10,502 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for EF53 MLU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 183,268 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 898 |
| Average per year | 10,502 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 MLU |
| 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 MLU
What car is EF53 MLU?
EF53 MLU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 MLU?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 MLU was 183,268 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 MLU passed its MOT?
EF53 MLU has had 25 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (13 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 4 Mar 2021.
Is EF53 MLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 MLU 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 MLU?
EF53 MLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.