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FL53 RTV

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 80,927 miles on the clock, averaging 3,796 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 RTV

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,927
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
3,796

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

Low mileage
Latest reading80,927 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,060
Average per year3,796
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 RTV 31k43k56k68k81k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage75,867 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,864 miles
Since last MOT+6,966 miles
PASS
Mileage68,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,898 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage67,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,037 miles
Since last MOT+2,141 miles
PASS
Mileage64,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,896 miles
Since last MOT+2,293 miles
PASS
Mileage62,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage59,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,721 miles
PASS
Mileage55,704 miles
Since last MOT+1,949 miles
PASS
Mileage53,755 miles
Since last MOT+2,671 miles
PASS
Mileage51,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage48,172 miles
Since last MOT+3,271 miles
PASS
Mileage44,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,901 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,692 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
PASS
Mileage41,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,467 miles
Since last MOT+10,927 miles
PASS
Mileage30,540 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 RTV
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 RTV

What car is FL53 RTV?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 RTV?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 RTV was 80,927 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 RTV passed its MOT?

FL53 RTV has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2019.

Is FL53 RTV ULEZ compliant?

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

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