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FL53 LPF

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourRed
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 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 129,926 miles on the clock, averaging 7,170 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 LPF

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,170

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,555
Average per year7,170
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 LPF 21k49k76k103k130k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage129,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage126,371 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage119,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,006 miles
Since last MOT+9,209 miles
PASS
Mileage109,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,797 miles
Since last MOT+9,021 miles
PASS
Mileage100,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,776 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
PASS
Mileage98,167 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,872 miles
PASS
Mileage91,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage84,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage76,645 miles
Since last MOT+7,384 miles
PASS
Mileage69,261 miles
Since last MOT+9,386 miles
PASS
Mileage59,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
PASS
Mileage51,433 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage41,617 miles
Since last MOT+10,639 miles
PASS
Mileage30,978 miles
Since last MOT+2,016 miles
PASS
Mileage28,962 miles
Since last MOT+7,600 miles
PASS
Mileage21,362 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 LPF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
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 LPF

What car is FL53 LPF?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 LPF?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 LPF was 129,926 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 LPF passed its MOT?

FL53 LPF has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 26 Nov 2021.

Is FL53 LPF ULEZ compliant?

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

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