Vehicle summary
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 1596cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 99,990 miles on the clock, averaging 5,870 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for FL53 VSE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 99,990 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,458 |
| Average per year | 5,870 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FL53 VSE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FL53 VSE
What car is FL53 VSE?
FL53 VSE is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 VSE?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 VSE was 99,990 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 VSE passed its MOT?
FL53 VSE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2019.
Is FL53 VSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 VSE 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 VSE?
FL53 VSE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.