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FL53 ASU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 192,197 miles on the clock, averaging 9,845 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 ASU

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,845

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading192,197 miles
Reading date
Miles last year571
Average per year9,845
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 ASU 37k75k114k153k192k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage192,197 miles
Since last MOT+571 miles
PASS
Mileage191,626 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,624 miles
Since last MOT+5,079 miles
PASS
Mileage186,545 miles
Since last MOT+6,847 miles
PASS
Mileage179,698 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,696 miles
Since last MOT+9,557 miles
PASS
Mileage170,139 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,136 miles
Since last MOT+14,150 miles
PASS
Mileage155,986 miles
Since last MOT+11,068 miles
PASS
Mileage144,918 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,864 miles
Since last MOT+11,745 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,119 miles
Since last MOT+23,542 miles
PASS
Mileage109,577 miles
Since last MOT+13,774 miles
PASS
Mileage95,803 miles
Since last MOT+9,813 miles
PASS
Mileage85,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,990 miles
Since last MOT+8,874 miles
PASS
Mileage77,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,966 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,150 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage66,023 miles
Since last MOT+26,997 miles
PASS
Mileage39,026 miles
PASS
Mileage47,809 miles
Since last MOT+11,287 miles
PASS
Mileage36,522 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ASU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 ASU

What car is FL53 ASU?

FL53 ASU is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 ASU?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 ASU was 192,197 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 ASU passed its MOT?

FL53 ASU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 28 Jun 2022.

Is FL53 ASU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 ASU 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 ASU?

FL53 ASU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.