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FD53 SEY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 80,990 miles on the clock, averaging 4,445 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 SEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,990
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,445

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,990 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,651
Average per year4,445
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 SEY 18k34k50k65k81k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,990 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
PASS
Mileage77,339 miles
Since last MOT+5,388 miles
PASS
Mileage71,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,951 miles
Since last MOT+5,354 miles
PASS
Mileage66,597 miles
Since last MOT+1,756 miles
PASS
Mileage64,841 miles
Since last MOT+1,460 miles
PASS
Mileage63,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage59,851 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage54,079 miles
Since last MOT+5,289 miles
PASS
Mileage48,790 miles
Since last MOT+5,534 miles
PASS
Mileage43,256 miles
Since last MOT+3,943 miles
PASS
Mileage39,313 miles
Since last MOT+1,062 miles
PASS
Mileage38,251 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,521 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage32,267 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,961 miles
PASS
Mileage25,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage18,180 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 SEY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 SEY

What car is FD53 SEY?

FD53 SEY is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 SEY?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 SEY was 80,990 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 SEY passed its MOT?

FD53 SEY has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2021.

Is FD53 SEY ULEZ compliant?

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

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