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EX53 WLR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 180,254 miles on the clock, averaging 9,683 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 WLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,683

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,254 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,683
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 WLR 42k76k111k146k180k '06'20'14

Check EX53 WLR

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,254 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,658 miles
PASS
Mileage169,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,595 miles
Since last MOT+14,139 miles
PASS
Mileage155,456 miles
Since last MOT+14,352 miles
PASS
Mileage141,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage136,189 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage130,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,838 miles
PASS
Mileage123,149 miles
Since last MOT+9,278 miles
PASS
Mileage113,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,395 miles
PASS
Mileage104,476 miles
Since last MOT+13,935 miles
PASS
Mileage90,541 miles
Since last MOT+8,527 miles
PASS
Mileage82,014 miles
Since last MOT+13,765 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,249 miles
Since last MOT+14,768 miles
PASS
Mileage53,481 miles
Since last MOT+11,673 miles
PASS
Mileage41,808 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WLR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 WLR

What car is EX53 WLR?

EX53 WLR is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 WLR?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 WLR was 180,254 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 WLR passed its MOT?

EX53 WLR has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2020.

Is EX53 WLR ULEZ compliant?

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

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