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FL53 UMX

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 85,294 miles on the clock, averaging 4,552 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 UMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,552

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

Low mileage
Latest reading85,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year101
Average per year4,552
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 UMX 44k54k65k75k85k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,294 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,193 miles
Since last MOT+12,173 miles
PASS
Mileage73,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,020 miles
PASS
Mileage131,524 miles
Since last MOT+21,116 miles
PASS
Mileage110,408 miles
Since last MOT+11,312 miles
PASS
Mileage99,096 miles
Since last MOT+14,512 miles
PASS
Mileage84,584 miles
Since last MOT+13,784 miles
PASS
Mileage70,800 miles
Since last MOT+13,816 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,984 miles
Since last MOT+13,092 miles
PASS
Mileage43,892 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 UMX
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 UMX

What car is FL53 UMX?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 UMX?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 UMX was 85,294 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 UMX passed its MOT?

FL53 UMX has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2015.

Is FL53 UMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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