Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 73,325 miles on the clock, averaging 4,021 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 ECX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 73,325 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,153 |
| Average per year | 4,021 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FD53 ECX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FD53 ECX
What car is FD53 ECX?
FD53 ECX is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FD53 ECX?
The last recorded mileage for FD53 ECX was 73,325 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD53 ECX passed its MOT?
FD53 ECX has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Aug 2022.
Is FD53 ECX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 ECX 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 ECX?
FD53 ECX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.