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EY53 LUD

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 129,478 miles on the clock, averaging 6,934 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 EY53 LUD

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,934

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,478 miles
Reading date
Miles last year45
Average per year6,934
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY53 LUD 49k69k89k109k129k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,478 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,433 miles
Since last MOT+6,393 miles
PASS
Mileage123,040 miles
Since last MOT+2,221 miles
PASS
Mileage120,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,819 miles
Since last MOT+959 miles
PASS
Mileage119,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
PASS
Mileage116,107 miles
Since last MOT+8,701 miles
PASS
Mileage107,406 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
PASS
Mileage104,695 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,643 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage98,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,666 miles
Since last MOT+6,238 miles
PASS
Mileage92,428 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,411 miles
Since last MOT+10,503 miles
PASS
Mileage81,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,304 miles
PASS
Mileage74,604 miles
Since last MOT+9,640 miles
PASS
Mileage64,964 miles
Since last MOT+16,097 miles
PASS
Mileage48,867 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 LUD
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 LUD

What car is EY53 LUD?

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

What is the mileage of EY53 LUD?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 LUD was 129,478 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 LUD passed its MOT?

EY53 LUD has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2018.

Is EY53 LUD ULEZ compliant?

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

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