Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 108,951 miles on the clock, averaging 7,599 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for ET53 CAU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 108,951 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,599 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET53 CAU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ET53 CAU
What car is ET53 CAU?
ET53 CAU is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 CAU?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 CAU was 108,951 miles, recorded on 17 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 CAU passed its MOT?
ET53 CAU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2017.
Is ET53 CAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 CAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ET53 CAU?
ET53 CAU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.