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FE53 VWG

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourBlack
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 1399cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 188,957 miles on the clock, averaging 7,941 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FE53 VWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,957
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
7,941

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading188,957 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE53 VWG 50k85k120k154k189k '06'23'15

Check FE53 VWG

Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,957 miles
Since last MOT+23,134 miles
PASS
Mileage165,823 miles
Since last MOT+12,730 miles
PASS
Mileage153,093 miles
Since last MOT+10,732 miles
PASS
Mileage142,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,361 miles
Since last MOT+9,503 miles
PASS
Mileage132,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,858 miles
Since last MOT+10,090 miles
PASS
Mileage122,768 miles
Since last MOT+2,675 miles
PASS
Mileage120,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,170 miles
PASS
Mileage115,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,235 miles
PASS
Mileage112,688 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,680 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage108,748 miles
Since last MOT+7,754 miles
PASS
Mileage100,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,994 miles
Since last MOT+5,956 miles
PASS
Mileage95,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,361 miles
PASS
Mileage88,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,677 miles
Since last MOT+8,053 miles
PASS
Mileage80,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,624 miles
Since last MOT+12,920 miles
PASS
Mileage67,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,005 miles
PASS
Mileage62,699 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,694 miles
Since last MOT+12,552 miles
PASS
Mileage50,142 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VWG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FE53 VWG

What car is FE53 VWG?

FE53 VWG is an black Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FE53 VWG?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 VWG was 188,957 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 VWG passed its MOT?

FE53 VWG has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2023.

Is FE53 VWG ULEZ compliant?

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

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