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EX53 WGD

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 97,939 miles on the clock, averaging 5,816 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 WGD

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,939
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,816

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,939 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,363
Average per year5,816
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 WGD 11k33k54k76k98k '06'21'15

Check EX53 WGD

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,363 miles
PASS
Mileage94,576 miles
Since last MOT+2,757 miles
PASS
Mileage91,819 miles
Since last MOT+8,403 miles
PASS
Mileage83,416 miles
Since last MOT+8,610 miles
PASS
Mileage74,806 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,603 miles
Since last MOT+9,724 miles
PASS
Mileage64,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,874 miles
PASS
Mileage55,005 miles
Since last MOT+12,910 miles
PASS
Mileage42,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,177 miles
PASS
Mileage36,918 miles
Since last MOT+4,235 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,683 miles
Since last MOT+9,682 miles
PASS
Mileage23,001 miles
Since last MOT+5,981 miles
PASS
Mileage17,020 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,002 miles
Since last MOT+5,953 miles
PASS
Mileage11,049 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WGD
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 WGD

What car is EX53 WGD?

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

What is the mileage of EX53 WGD?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 WGD was 97,939 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 WGD passed its MOT?

EX53 WGD has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2021.

Is EX53 WGD ULEZ compliant?

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

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