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EX53 KLP

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 149,046 miles on the clock, averaging 9,203 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 EX53 KLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,046
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,203

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 reading149,046 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,203
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 KLP 10k45k79k114k149k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,046 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,044 miles
Since last MOT+6,072 miles
PASS
Mileage142,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage138,137 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,135 miles
Since last MOT+6,366 miles
PASS
Mileage131,769 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,766 miles
Since last MOT+8,674 miles
PASS
Mileage123,092 miles
Since last MOT+8,128 miles
PASS
Mileage114,964 miles
Since last MOT+7,595 miles
PASS
Mileage107,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,728 miles
PASS
Mileage99,641 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,638 miles
Since last MOT+8,590 miles
PASS
Mileage91,048 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,384 miles
PASS
Mileage80,652 miles
Since last MOT+17,466 miles
PASS
Mileage63,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,186 miles
Since last MOT+11,419 miles
PASS
Mileage51,767 miles
Since last MOT+14,565 miles
PASS
Mileage37,202 miles
Since last MOT+8,400 miles
PASS
Mileage28,802 miles
Since last MOT+12,085 miles
PASS
Mileage16,717 miles
Since last MOT+6,889 miles
PASS
Mileage9,828 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 KLP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 KLP

What car is EX53 KLP?

EX53 KLP is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 KLP?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 KLP was 149,046 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 KLP passed its MOT?

EX53 KLP has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2021.

Is EX53 KLP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 KLP 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 EX53 KLP?

EX53 KLP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.