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FD53 THF

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 57,430 miles on the clock, averaging 11,143 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 FD53 THF

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
11,143

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 reading57,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,768
Average per year11,143
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FD53 THF 30k37k44k51k57k '06'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,430 miles
Since last MOT+12,768 miles
PASS
Mileage44,662 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,660 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage39,541 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
PASS
Mileage30,184 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 THF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
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 THF

What car is FD53 THF?

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

What is the mileage of FD53 THF?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 THF was 57,430 miles, recorded on 30 May 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 THF passed its MOT?

FD53 THF has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 May 2009.

Is FD53 THF ULEZ compliant?

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

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