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FP53 SFU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 109,624 miles on the clock, averaging 6,104 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 FP53 SFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,624
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,104

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 reading109,624 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,585
Average per year6,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP53 SFU 30k50k70k90k110k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,624 miles
Since last MOT+5,585 miles
PASS
Mileage104,039 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,036 miles
Since last MOT+17,252 miles
PASS
Mileage86,784 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage79,927 miles
Since last MOT+3,485 miles
PASS
Mileage76,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,586 miles
PASS
Mileage71,856 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,701 miles
PASS
Mileage68,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,875 miles
PASS
Mileage63,274 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage55,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,701 miles
PASS
Mileage51,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,730 miles
PASS
Mileage49,128 miles
Since last MOT+3,348 miles
PASS
Mileage45,780 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage39,448 miles
Since last MOT+9,480 miles
PASS
Mileage29,968 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 SFU
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 SFU

What car is FP53 SFU?

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

What is the mileage of FP53 SFU?

The last recorded mileage for FP53 SFU was 109,624 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP53 SFU passed its MOT?

FP53 SFU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2019.

Is FP53 SFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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