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GV52 XAE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 101,956 miles on the clock, averaging 4,467 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 GV52 XAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,956
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,467

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 reading101,956 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,467
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV52 XAE 31k49k66k84k102k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,956 miles
Since last MOT+8,730 miles
PASS
Mileage93,226 miles
Since last MOT+2,070 miles
PASS
Mileage91,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,156 miles
Since last MOT+2,250 miles
PASS
Mileage88,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage85,577 miles
Since last MOT+4,285 miles
PASS
Mileage81,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage77,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage73,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,284 miles
Since last MOT+4,953 miles
PASS
Mileage68,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage63,617 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage59,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,145 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,398 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage49,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,527 miles
PASS
Mileage45,286 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,285 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage40,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
PASS
Mileage37,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,216 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,860 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 XAE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GV52 XAE

What car is GV52 XAE?

GV52 XAE is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV52 XAE?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 XAE was 101,956 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 XAE passed its MOT?

GV52 XAE has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2022.

Is GV52 XAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV52 XAE 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 GV52 XAE?

GV52 XAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.