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GV53 DXT

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Green Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourGreen
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 141,889 miles on the clock, averaging 5,442 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 GV53 DXT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
141,889
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,442

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,889 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,544
Average per year5,442
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 DXT 35k62k88k115k142k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,889 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage139,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,125 miles
PASS
Mileage136,220 miles
Since last MOT+6,070 miles
PASS
Mileage130,150 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage125,887 miles
Since last MOT+275 miles
PASS
Mileage125,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,612 miles
Since last MOT+854 miles
PASS
Mileage124,758 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,757 miles
Since last MOT+8,285 miles
PASS
Mileage116,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,178 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,294 miles
Since last MOT+14,481 miles
PASS
Mileage99,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,813 miles
Since last MOT+15,476 miles
PASS
Mileage84,337 miles
Since last MOT+2,105 miles
PASS
Mileage82,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,913 miles
PASS
Mileage75,319 miles
Since last MOT+9,121 miles
PASS
Mileage66,198 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,766 miles
PASS
Mileage59,431 miles
Since last MOT+1,774 miles
PASS
Mileage57,657 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage52,294 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage46,472 miles
Since last MOT+6,453 miles
PASS
Mileage40,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage34,738 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,737 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 DXT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 DXT

What car is GV53 DXT?

GV53 DXT is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 DXT?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 DXT was 141,889 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 DXT passed its MOT?

GV53 DXT has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2026.

Is GV53 DXT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 DXT 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 GV53 DXT?

GV53 DXT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.