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FE53 RXT

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 56,159 miles on the clock, averaging 2,719 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 FE53 RXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,159
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,719

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,159 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,474
Average per year2,719
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE53 RXT 12k23k34k45k56k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,159 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage51,685 miles
Since last MOT+4,927 miles
PASS
Mileage46,758 miles
Since last MOT+2,669 miles
PASS
Mileage44,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,089 miles
Since last MOT+558 miles
PASS
Mileage43,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,531 miles
Since last MOT+1,650 miles
PASS
Mileage41,881 miles
Since last MOT+2,093 miles
PASS
Mileage39,788 miles
Since last MOT+2,086 miles
PASS
Mileage37,702 miles
Since last MOT+2,013 miles
PASS
Mileage35,689 miles
Since last MOT+2,407 miles
PASS
Mileage33,282 miles
Since last MOT+2,617 miles
PASS
Mileage30,665 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage28,004 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,461 miles
PASS
Mileage25,542 miles
Since last MOT+3,144 miles
PASS
Mileage22,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,152 miles
PASS
Mileage19,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
PASS
Mileage16,005 miles
Since last MOT+4,053 miles
PASS
Mileage11,952 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RXT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FE53 RXT

What car is FE53 RXT?

FE53 RXT is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FE53 RXT?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 RXT was 56,159 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 RXT passed its MOT?

FE53 RXT has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2022.

Is FE53 RXT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE53 RXT 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 FE53 RXT?

FE53 RXT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.