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GU53 LXK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 150,027 miles on the clock, averaging 8,803 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 LXK

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,027
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,803

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,027 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,976
Average per year8,803
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 LXK 42k69k96k123k150k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,027 miles
Since last MOT+8,976 miles
PASS
Mileage141,051 miles
Since last MOT+11,343 miles
PASS
Mileage129,708 miles
Since last MOT+10,134 miles
PASS
Mileage119,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,875 miles
PASS
Mileage110,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,773 miles
PASS
Mileage91,185 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage84,722 miles
Since last MOT+13,553 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,169 miles
Since last MOT+12,888 miles
PASS
Mileage58,281 miles
Since last MOT+16,323 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,958 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LXK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
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 LXK

What car is GU53 LXK?

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

What is the mileage of GU53 LXK?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 LXK was 150,027 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 LXK passed its MOT?

GU53 LXK has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2018.

Is GU53 LXK ULEZ compliant?

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

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