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ET52 DBU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1299cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourSilver
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 1299cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 97,341 miles on the clock, averaging 4,342 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET52 DBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,342

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 reading97,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,721
Average per year4,342
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET52 DBU 12k33k55k76k97k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,341 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage94,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,906 miles
PASS
Mileage90,714 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage87,213 miles
Since last MOT+8,028 miles
PASS
Mileage79,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage74,619 miles
Since last MOT+11,102 miles
PASS
Mileage63,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage57,085 miles
Since last MOT+5,173 miles
PASS
Mileage51,912 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage49,800 miles
Since last MOT+2,737 miles
PASS
Mileage47,063 miles
Since last MOT+3,196 miles
PASS
Mileage43,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,867 miles
Since last MOT+2,475 miles
PASS
Mileage41,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,392 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage35,261 miles
Since last MOT+5,104 miles
PASS
Mileage30,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,173 miles
PASS
Mileage27,984 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage25,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage21,989 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage16,902 miles
Since last MOT+2,915 miles
PASS
Mileage13,987 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage12,007 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 DBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ET52 DBU

What car is ET52 DBU?

ET52 DBU is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET52 DBU?

The last recorded mileage for ET52 DBU was 97,341 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET52 DBU passed its MOT?

ET52 DBU has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2025.

Is ET52 DBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET52 DBU 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 ET52 DBU?

ET52 DBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.