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FP53 SDU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 168,453 miles on the clock, averaging 10,403 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for FP53 SDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,453
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,403

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,453 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,601
Average per year10,403
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP53 SDU 38k70k103k136k168k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,453 miles
Since last MOT+2,601 miles
PASS
Mileage165,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,434 miles
PASS
Mileage159,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,934 miles
PASS
Mileage153,484 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage146,313 miles
Since last MOT+1,694 miles
PASS
Mileage144,619 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage138,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,888 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage131,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,604 miles
Since last MOT+23,131 miles
PASS
Mileage108,473 miles
Since last MOT+23,234 miles
PASS
Mileage85,239 miles
Since last MOT+19,811 miles
PASS
Mileage65,428 miles
Since last MOT+13,011 miles
PASS
Mileage52,417 miles
Since last MOT+14,893 miles
PASS
Mileage37,524 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 SDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FP53 SDU

What car is FP53 SDU?

FP53 SDU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FP53 SDU?

The last recorded mileage for FP53 SDU was 168,453 miles, recorded on 30 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP53 SDU passed its MOT?

FP53 SDU has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2019.

Is FP53 SDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP53 SDU 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 FP53 SDU?

FP53 SDU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.