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FD53 UBT

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 122,455 miles on the clock, averaging 9,732 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 UBT

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,455
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,732

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 reading122,455 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,732
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 UBT 33k55k78k100k122k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,455 miles
Since last MOT+25,102 miles
PASS
Mileage97,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,353 miles
Since last MOT+10,947 miles
PASS
Mileage86,406 miles
Since last MOT+9,966 miles
PASS
Mileage76,440 miles
Since last MOT+9,187 miles
PASS
Mileage67,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,715 miles
PASS
Mileage58,538 miles
Since last MOT+5,629 miles
PASS
Mileage52,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,125 miles
PASS
Mileage46,784 miles
Since last MOT+6,158 miles
PASS
Mileage40,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage33,172 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UBT
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 UBT

What car is FD53 UBT?

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

What is the mileage of FD53 UBT?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 UBT was 122,455 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 UBT passed its MOT?

FD53 UBT has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2016.

Is FD53 UBT ULEZ compliant?

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

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