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FH53 DBO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 118,182 miles on the clock, averaging 7,455 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 DBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,455

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 reading118,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,017
Average per year7,455
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 DBO 24k48k71k95k118k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,182 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage106,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,165 miles
Since last MOT+12,921 miles
PASS
Mileage93,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,244 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
PASS
Mileage81,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,806 miles
Since last MOT+12,360 miles
PASS
Mileage69,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,446 miles
Since last MOT+10,149 miles
PASS
Mileage59,297 miles
Since last MOT+7,371 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,926 miles
Since last MOT+1,070 miles
PASS
Mileage50,856 miles
Since last MOT+1,625 miles
PASS
Mileage49,231 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage46,205 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage40,491 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
PASS
Mileage32,384 miles
Since last MOT+8,188 miles
PASS
Mileage24,196 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 DBO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 DBO

What car is FH53 DBO?

FH53 DBO is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 DBO?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 DBO was 118,182 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 DBO passed its MOT?

FH53 DBO has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2019.

Is FH53 DBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 DBO 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 FH53 DBO?

FH53 DBO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.