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FV53 HWP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 97,483 miles on the clock, averaging 5,045 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 FV53 HWP

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,483
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,045

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,483 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,045
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 HWP 21k40k59k78k97k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,483 miles
PASS
Mileage97,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage91,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,365 miles
PASS
Mileage86,797 miles
Since last MOT+2,481 miles
PASS
Mileage84,316 miles
Since last MOT+1,935 miles
PASS
Mileage82,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,423 miles
PASS
Mileage78,958 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,947 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage75,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,202 miles
PASS
Mileage71,868 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage68,252 miles
Since last MOT+6,284 miles
PASS
Mileage61,968 miles
Since last MOT+9,551 miles
PASS
Mileage52,417 miles
Since last MOT+12,503 miles
PASS
Mileage39,914 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage30,526 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage25,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage20,811 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HWP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
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 HWP

What car is FV53 HWP?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 HWP?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 HWP was 97,483 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 HWP passed its MOT?

FV53 HWP has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2022.

Is FV53 HWP ULEZ compliant?

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

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