Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 110,352 miles on the clock, averaging 6,510 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 FL53 APU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 110,352 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,065 |
| Average per year | 6,510 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FL53 APU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FL53 APU
What car is FL53 APU?
FL53 APU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 APU?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 APU was 110,352 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 APU passed its MOT?
FL53 APU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2016.
Is FL53 APU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 APU 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 FL53 APU?
FL53 APU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.