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EO53 VHM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Orange Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourOrange
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 134,954 miles on the clock, averaging 12,650 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 EO53 VHM

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,954
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,650

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading134,954 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year12,650
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 VHM 24k52k80k107k135k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,954 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,947 miles
Since last MOT+574 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,373 miles
Since last MOT+40,966 miles
PASS
Mileage93,407 miles
Since last MOT+22,053 miles
PASS
Mileage71,354 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage65,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,749 miles
PASS
Mileage59,829 miles
Since last MOT+5,732 miles
PASS
Mileage54,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,417 miles
PASS
Mileage48,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,126 miles
PASS
Mileage42,554 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,701 miles
PASS
Mileage32,713 miles
Since last MOT+8,553 miles
PASS
Mileage24,160 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EO53 VHM

What car is EO53 VHM?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 VHM?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 VHM was 134,954 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 VHM passed its MOT?

EO53 VHM has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2015.

Is EO53 VHM ULEZ compliant?

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

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