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FD53 AHU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 74,512 miles on the clock, averaging 3,938 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 AHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,938

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,512 miles
Reading date
Miles last year309
Average per year3,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 AHU 15k30k45k60k75k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,512 miles
Since last MOT+309 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,203 miles
Since last MOT+8,143 miles
PASS
Mileage66,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,060 miles
Since last MOT+5,624 miles
PASS
Mileage60,436 miles
Since last MOT+3,671 miles
PASS
Mileage56,765 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage52,554 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage46,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,198 miles
PASS
Mileage42,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,622 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage39,976 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage37,410 miles
Since last MOT+2,694 miles
PASS
Mileage34,716 miles
Since last MOT+3,039 miles
PASS
Mileage31,677 miles
Since last MOT+2,874 miles
PASS
Mileage28,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,803 miles
Since last MOT+3,211 miles
PASS
Mileage25,592 miles
Since last MOT+3,321 miles
PASS
Mileage22,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,639 miles
PASS
Mileage18,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,040 miles
PASS
Mileage14,592 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 AHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 AHU

What car is FD53 AHU?

FD53 AHU is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 AHU?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 AHU was 74,512 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 AHU passed its MOT?

FD53 AHU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2022.

Is FD53 AHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 AHU 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 FD53 AHU?

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