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EO53 UBX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 UBX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,552

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,444 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,552
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 UBX 11k28k44k60k76k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage76,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,444 miles
Since last MOT+967 miles
PASS
Mileage75,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage72,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage68,859 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage66,123 miles
Since last MOT+1,389 miles
PASS
Mileage64,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage62,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,186 miles
Since last MOT+1,822 miles
PASS
Mileage60,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,364 miles
Since last MOT+3,766 miles
PASS
Mileage56,598 miles
Since last MOT+4,699 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,899 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
PASS
Mileage46,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,597 miles
PASS
Mileage42,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,754 miles
PASS
Mileage37,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,348 miles
PASS
Mileage33,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,213 miles
PASS
Mileage27,924 miles
Since last MOT+5,952 miles
PASS
Mileage21,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage17,162 miles
Since last MOT+5,726 miles
PASS
Mileage11,436 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 UBX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 UBX

What car is EO53 UBX?

EO53 UBX is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

Has EO53 UBX passed its MOT?

EO53 UBX has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is EO53 UBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 UBX 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 EO53 UBX?

EO53 UBX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.