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FX53 VDD

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
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 146,533 miles on the clock, averaging 10,618 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 FX53 VDD

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,533
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
10,618

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 reading146,533 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,618
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX53 VDD 11k45k79k113k147k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,422 miles
PASS
Mileage140,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,567 miles
PASS
Mileage133,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,544 miles
Since last MOT+8,042 miles
PASS
Mileage125,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,502 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage121,501 miles
Since last MOT+10,672 miles
PASS
Mileage110,829 miles
Since last MOT+18,427 miles
PASS
Mileage92,402 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,272 miles
Since last MOT+18,378 miles
PASS
Mileage73,894 miles
Since last MOT+20,400 miles
PASS
Mileage53,494 miles
Since last MOT+15,119 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,375 miles
Since last MOT+14,248 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,903 miles
PASS
Mileage20,224 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage16,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,712 miles
PASS
Mileage10,511 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VDD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FX53 VDD

What car is FX53 VDD?

FX53 VDD is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FX53 VDD?

The last recorded mileage for FX53 VDD was 146,533 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX53 VDD passed its MOT?

FX53 VDD has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2019.

Is FX53 VDD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX53 VDD 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 FX53 VDD?

FX53 VDD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.