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EF53 NXL

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1388cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 8 (72% pass rate). It has 61,389 miles on the clock, averaging 2,925 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 NXL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
61,389
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
2,925

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,389 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,925
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 NXL 4k19k33k47k61k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage56,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,537 miles
PASS
Mileage62,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,143 miles
Since last MOT+15,932 miles
PASS
Mileage46,211 miles
Since last MOT+1,588 miles
PASS
Mileage44,623 miles
Since last MOT+2,490 miles
PASS
Mileage42,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,506 miles
PASS
Mileage38,627 miles
Since last MOT+2,258 miles
PASS
Mileage36,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,978 miles
PASS
Mileage33,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,309 miles
PASS
Mileage31,082 miles
Since last MOT+2,134 miles
PASS
Mileage28,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,948 miles
Since last MOT+2,927 miles
PASS
Mileage26,021 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,622 miles
PASS
Mileage23,347 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage20,789 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,569 miles
PASS
Mileage18,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage15,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage13,052 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage9,630 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage7,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,121 miles
PASS
Mileage4,313 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 NXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 NXL

What car is EF53 NXL?

EF53 NXL is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 NXL?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 NXL was 61,389 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 NXL passed its MOT?

EF53 NXL has had 29 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (21 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2026.

Is EF53 NXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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