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FD53 UAB

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1398cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourSilver
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 92,527 miles on the clock, averaging 11,702 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 UAB

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,527
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
11,702

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading92,527 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,552
Average per year11,702
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FD53 UAB 34k49k63k78k93k '06'11'10

Check FD53 UAB

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,527 miles
Since last MOT+11,552 miles
PASS
Mileage80,975 miles
Since last MOT+12,351 miles
PASS
Mileage68,624 miles
Since last MOT+12,567 miles
PASS
Mileage56,057 miles
Since last MOT+10,717 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,340 miles
Since last MOT+10,996 miles
PASS
Mileage34,344 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UAB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
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 UAB

What car is FD53 UAB?

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

What is the mileage of FD53 UAB?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 UAB was 92,527 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 UAB passed its MOT?

FD53 UAB has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Dec 2011.

Is FD53 UAB ULEZ compliant?

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

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