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EY53 LHG

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 119,673 miles on the clock, averaging 7,548 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 EY53 LHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,673
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,548

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,673 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year7,548
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY53 LHG 14k40k67k93k120k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,673 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,652 miles
Since last MOT+6,277 miles
PASS
Mileage113,375 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,372 miles
Since last MOT+1,023 miles
PASS
Mileage112,349 miles
PASS
Mileage112,379 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,328 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage106,499 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,293 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage92,667 miles
Since last MOT+9,505 miles
PASS
Mileage83,162 miles
Since last MOT+15,124 miles
PASS
Mileage68,038 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,034 miles
Since last MOT+16,223 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,811 miles
PASS
Mileage818,347 miles
Since last MOT+778,525 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,822 miles
Since last MOT+15,211 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,611 miles
Since last MOT+10,915 miles
PASS
Mileage13,696 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 LHG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EY53 LHG

What car is EY53 LHG?

EY53 LHG is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EY53 LHG?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 LHG was 119,673 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 LHG passed its MOT?

EY53 LHG has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2020.

Is EY53 LHG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY53 LHG 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 EY53 LHG?

EY53 LHG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.