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EY53 ULU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 145,024 miles on the clock, averaging 12,985 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 ULU

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,024
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,985

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 reading145,024 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,124
Average per year12,985
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EY53 ULU 28k57k86k116k145k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,024 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage137,900 miles
Since last MOT+17,542 miles
PASS
Mileage120,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,358 miles
Since last MOT+9,702 miles
PASS
Mileage110,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,656 miles
Since last MOT+10,816 miles
PASS
Mileage99,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,840 miles
Since last MOT+11,020 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,820 miles
Since last MOT+15,250 miles
PASS
Mileage73,570 miles
Since last MOT+16,190 miles
PASS
Mileage57,380 miles
Since last MOT+17,491 miles
PASS
Mileage39,889 miles
Since last MOT+11,973 miles
PASS
Mileage27,916 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EY53 ULU

What car is EY53 ULU?

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

What is the mileage of EY53 ULU?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 ULU was 145,024 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 ULU passed its MOT?

EY53 ULU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2015.

Is EY53 ULU ULEZ compliant?

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

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