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FD53 ABU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1398cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1398cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 99,745 miles on the clock, averaging 13,598 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 ABU

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
13,598

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading99,745 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,923
Average per year13,598
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FD53 ABU 72k79k86k93k100k '07'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,745 miles
Since last MOT+10,923 miles
PASS
Mileage88,822 miles
Since last MOT+619 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,203 miles
Since last MOT+15,935 miles
PASS
Mileage72,268 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ABU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 ABU

What car is FD53 ABU?

FD53 ABU is an black Ford Fiesta, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 ABU?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 ABU was 99,745 miles, recorded on 1 May 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 ABU passed its MOT?

FD53 ABU has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 May 2009.

Is FD53 ABU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 ABU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FD53 ABU?

FD53 ABU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.