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FV53 HWT

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourRed
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 144,077 miles on the clock, averaging 6,836 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 HWT

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,077
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,836

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 reading144,077 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,836
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 HWT 39k65k92k118k144k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,077 miles
Since last MOT+2,043 miles
PASS
Mileage142,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,034 miles
Since last MOT+1,391 miles
PASS
Mileage140,643 miles
Since last MOT+3,098 miles
PASS
Mileage137,545 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage133,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,599 miles
PASS
Mileage131,176 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,174 miles
Since last MOT+2,458 miles
PASS
Mileage128,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,716 miles
Since last MOT+1,932 miles
PASS
Mileage126,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,784 miles
Since last MOT+6,590 miles
PASS
Mileage120,194 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,183 miles
Since last MOT+11,756 miles
PASS
Mileage108,427 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,426 miles
Since last MOT+9,309 miles
PASS
Mileage99,117 miles
Since last MOT+9,943 miles
PASS
Mileage89,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,174 miles
Since last MOT+16,698 miles
PASS
Mileage72,476 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,475 miles
Since last MOT+16,313 miles
PASS
Mileage56,162 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage47,792 miles
Since last MOT+8,774 miles
PASS
Mileage39,018 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HWT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
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 HWT

What car is FV53 HWT?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 HWT?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 HWT was 144,077 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 HWT passed its MOT?

FV53 HWT has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2022.

Is FV53 HWT ULEZ compliant?

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

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