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FH53 EWC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 173,433 miles on the clock, averaging 6,812 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 EWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,433
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,812

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading173,433 miles
Reading date
Miles last year32
Average per year6,812
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 EWC 56k86k115k144k173k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,433 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,401 miles
Since last MOT+680 miles
PASS
Mileage172,721 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,714 miles
Since last MOT+1,078 miles
PASS
Mileage171,636 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,632 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage166,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,966 miles
PASS
Mileage162,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,189 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage157,123 miles
Since last MOT+817 miles
PASS
Mileage156,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage149,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,709 miles
PASS
Mileage141,975 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage134,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,850 miles
Since last MOT+5,924 miles
PASS
Mileage128,926 miles
Since last MOT+10,318 miles
PASS
Mileage118,608 miles
Since last MOT+8,510 miles
PASS
Mileage110,098 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,072 miles
Since last MOT+9,267 miles
PASS
Mileage100,805 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,748 miles
Since last MOT+6,811 miles
PASS
Mileage93,937 miles
Since last MOT+11,067 miles
PASS
Mileage82,870 miles
Since last MOT+14,296 miles
PASS
Mileage68,574 miles
Since last MOT+12,274 miles
PASS
Mileage56,300 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
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 EWC

What car is FH53 EWC?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 EWC?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 EWC was 173,433 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 EWC passed its MOT?

FH53 EWC has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2024.

Is FH53 EWC ULEZ compliant?

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

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