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EX53 WGU

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 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 100,123 miles on the clock, averaging 3,863 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 WGU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
100,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,863

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading100,123 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,863
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 WGU 23k42k62k81k100k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,655 miles
PASS
Mileage94,468 miles
Since last MOT+10,535 miles
PASS
Mileage83,933 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,929 miles
Since last MOT+468 miles
PASS
Mileage83,461 miles
Since last MOT+813 miles
PASS
Mileage82,648 miles
Since last MOT+815 miles
PASS
Mileage81,833 miles
Since last MOT+617 miles
PASS
Mileage81,216 miles
Since last MOT+880 miles
PASS
Mileage80,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,192 miles
PASS
Mileage79,144 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage77,103 miles
Since last MOT+2,798 miles
PASS
Mileage74,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,305 miles
Since last MOT+2,760 miles
PASS
Mileage71,545 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage68,743 miles
Since last MOT+703 miles
PASS
Mileage68,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
PASS
Mileage63,976 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage58,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
PASS
Mileage51,513 miles
Since last MOT+6,464 miles
PASS
Mileage45,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,320 miles
Since last MOT+7,040 miles
PASS
Mileage30,280 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage23,009 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WGU
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 WGU

What car is EX53 WGU?

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

What is the mileage of EX53 WGU?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 WGU was 100,123 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 WGU passed its MOT?

EX53 WGU has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2026.

Is EX53 WGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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