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GU53 LUR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 71,510 miles on the clock, averaging 3,108 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 LUR

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,108

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

Low mileage
Latest reading71,510 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,424
Average per year3,108
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 LUR 15k29k43k57k72k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,510 miles
Since last MOT+8,424 miles
PASS
Mileage63,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,086 miles
Since last MOT+11,056 miles
PASS
Mileage52,030 miles
Since last MOT+7,888 miles
PASS
Mileage44,142 miles
Since last MOT+551 miles
PASS
Mileage43,591 miles
Since last MOT+551 miles
PASS
Mileage43,040 miles
Since last MOT+1,725 miles
PASS
Mileage41,315 miles
Since last MOT+1,564 miles
PASS
Mileage39,751 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage37,542 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage35,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,738 miles
PASS
Mileage57,191 miles
Since last MOT+25,587 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,604 miles
Since last MOT+1,896 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,708 miles
Since last MOT+1,361 miles
PASS
Mileage28,347 miles
Since last MOT+1,406 miles
PASS
Mileage26,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,636 miles
PASS
Mileage24,305 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage21,254 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage19,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,894 miles
PASS
Mileage15,261 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LUR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 LUR

What car is GU53 LUR?

GU53 LUR is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 LUR?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 LUR was 71,510 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 LUR passed its MOT?

GU53 LUR has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2024.

Is GU53 LUR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 LUR 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 GU53 LUR?

GU53 LUR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.