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FV53 JPY

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 81,559 miles on the clock, averaging 5,250 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 JPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,559
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
5,250

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 reading81,559 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,250
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 JPY 18k34k50k66k82k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,559 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,557 miles
Since last MOT+3,500 miles
PASS
Mileage78,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage73,742 miles
Since last MOT+318 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,424 miles
Since last MOT+8,920 miles
PASS
Mileage64,504 miles
Since last MOT+10,563 miles
PASS
Mileage53,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,760 miles
PASS
Mileage46,181 miles
Since last MOT+6,752 miles
PASS
Mileage39,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,841 miles
PASS
Mileage35,588 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage31,458 miles
Since last MOT+2,678 miles
PASS
Mileage28,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,087 miles
PASS
Mileage25,693 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage22,515 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage17,809 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 JPY
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 JPY

What car is FV53 JPY?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 JPY?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 JPY was 81,559 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 JPY passed its MOT?

FV53 JPY has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2019.

Is FV53 JPY ULEZ compliant?

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

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