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FV53 HME

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 137,127 miles on the clock, averaging 9,877 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 FV53 HME

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,127
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,877

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 reading137,127 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,877
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV53 HME 19k48k78k108k137k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,127 miles
Since last MOT+9,422 miles
PASS
Mileage127,705 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,517 miles
Since last MOT+9,169 miles
PASS
Mileage118,348 miles
Since last MOT+340 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,008 miles
Since last MOT+9,048 miles
PASS
Mileage108,960 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,953 miles
Since last MOT+8,191 miles
PASS
Mileage100,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage93,422 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
PASS
Mileage85,693 miles
Since last MOT+12,422 miles
PASS
Mileage73,271 miles
Since last MOT+12,126 miles
PASS
Mileage61,145 miles
Since last MOT+12,699 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,446 miles
Since last MOT+13,448 miles
PASS
Mileage34,998 miles
Since last MOT+7,849 miles
PASS
Mileage27,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,766 miles
PASS
Mileage19,383 miles
Since last MOT+756 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,627 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 HME

What car is FV53 HME?

FV53 HME is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 HME?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 HME was 137,127 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 HME passed its MOT?

FV53 HME has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2018.

Is FV53 HME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 HME 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 FV53 HME?

FV53 HME is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.