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FM52 OBU

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 76,200 miles on the clock, averaging 4,921 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 FM52 OBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,200
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,921

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 reading76,200 miles
Reading date
Miles last year375
Average per year4,921
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 OBU 27k39k52k64k76k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,200 miles
Since last MOT+375 miles
PASS
Mileage75,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,482 miles
PASS
Mileage71,343 miles
Since last MOT+6,024 miles
PASS
Mileage65,319 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage59,165 miles
Since last MOT+11,545 miles
PASS
Mileage47,620 miles
Since last MOT+7,054 miles
PASS
Mileage40,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,806 miles
PASS
Mileage36,760 miles
Since last MOT+9,708 miles
PASS
Mileage27,052 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 OBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 OBU

What car is FM52 OBU?

FM52 OBU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 OBU?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 OBU was 76,200 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 OBU passed its MOT?

FM52 OBU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jan 2016.

Is FM52 OBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 OBU 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 FM52 OBU?

FM52 OBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.