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FL53 BBF

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 56,631 miles on the clock, averaging 3,012 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 BBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,631
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,012

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,631 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,630
Average per year3,012
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 BBF 18k27k37k47k57k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,631 miles
Since last MOT+5,630 miles
PASS
Mileage51,001 miles
Since last MOT+311 miles
PASS
Mileage50,690 miles
Since last MOT+308 miles
PASS
Mileage50,382 miles
Since last MOT+950 miles
PASS
Mileage49,432 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,427 miles
Since last MOT+1,345 miles
PASS
Mileage48,082 miles
Since last MOT+1,019 miles
PASS
Mileage47,063 miles
Since last MOT+2,133 miles
PASS
Mileage44,930 miles
Since last MOT+4,108 miles
PASS
Mileage40,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,796 miles
PASS
Mileage36,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
PASS
Mileage31,232 miles
Since last MOT+4,364 miles
PASS
Mileage26,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
PASS
Mileage22,894 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage17,609 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BBF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
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 BBF

What car is FL53 BBF?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 BBF?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 BBF was 56,631 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 BBF passed its MOT?

FL53 BBF has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2019.

Is FL53 BBF ULEZ compliant?

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

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