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EY53 ULR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Orange Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourOrange
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 157,578 miles on the clock, averaging 10,897 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for EY53 ULR

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,578
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
10,897

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,578 miles
Reading date
Miles last year218
Average per year10,897
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY53 ULR 25k58k91k125k158k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,578 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,360 miles
Since last MOT+13,077 miles
PASS
Mileage144,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,283 miles
Since last MOT+2,553 miles
PASS
Mileage141,730 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,041 miles
PASS
Mileage137,686 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,646 miles
Since last MOT+6,756 miles
PASS
Mileage130,890 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,865 miles
Since last MOT+9,716 miles
PASS
Mileage121,149 miles
Since last MOT+15,941 miles
PASS
Mileage105,208 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,206 miles
Since last MOT+16,619 miles
PASS
Mileage88,587 miles
Since last MOT+17,777 miles
PASS
Mileage70,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,810 miles
Since last MOT+14,263 miles
PASS
Mileage56,547 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,546 miles
Since last MOT+14,831 miles
PASS
Mileage41,715 miles
Since last MOT+7,158 miles
PASS
Mileage34,557 miles
Since last MOT+9,175 miles
PASS
Mileage25,382 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EY53 ULR

What car is EY53 ULR?

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

What is the mileage of EY53 ULR?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 ULR was 157,578 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 ULR passed its MOT?

EY53 ULR has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2018.

Is EY53 ULR ULEZ compliant?

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

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