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EU53 HME

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 113,343 miles on the clock, averaging 7,627 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 EU53 HME

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,343
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,627

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,343 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,275
Average per year7,627
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU53 HME 44k62k79k96k113k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,275 miles
PASS
Mileage110,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,944 miles
PASS
Mileage105,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,897 miles
Since last MOT+6,768 miles
PASS
Mileage93,129 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
PASS
Mileage85,450 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,449 miles
Since last MOT+8,444 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,005 miles
Since last MOT+10,180 miles
PASS
Mileage66,825 miles
Since last MOT+9,793 miles
PASS
Mileage57,032 miles
Since last MOT+12,595 miles
PASS
Mileage44,437 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 HME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EU53 HME

What car is EU53 HME?

EU53 HME is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU53 HME?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 HME was 113,343 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 HME passed its MOT?

EU53 HME has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2015.

Is EU53 HME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU53 HME 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 EU53 HME?

EU53 HME is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.