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FL53 UPV

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 100,145 miles on the clock, averaging 5,307 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 UPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,145
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,307

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

Below average
Latest reading100,145 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year5,307
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 UPV 20k40k60k80k100k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,145 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,135 miles
Since last MOT+6,520 miles
PASS
Mileage93,615 miles
Since last MOT+1,175 miles
PASS
Mileage92,440 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage88,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,170 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage84,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,049 miles
Since last MOT+4,012 miles
PASS
Mileage80,037 miles
Since last MOT+7,192 miles
PASS
Mileage72,845 miles
Since last MOT+12,006 miles
PASS
Mileage60,839 miles
Since last MOT+10,611 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,228 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage45,174 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage42,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,675 miles
Since last MOT+4,229 miles
PASS
Mileage38,446 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage34,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,153 miles
PASS
Mileage29,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage24,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage19,958 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 UPV
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 UPV

What car is FL53 UPV?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 UPV?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 UPV was 100,145 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 UPV passed its MOT?

FL53 UPV has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2021.

Is FL53 UPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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