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GV53 LWZ

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 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 134,776 miles on the clock, averaging 6,120 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 LWZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
134,776
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,120

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 reading134,776 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year6,120
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV53 LWZ 18k47k77k106k135k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,776 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage129,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,213 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage124,267 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage118,174 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage111,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,244 miles
Since last MOT+8,583 miles
PASS
Mileage102,661 miles
Since last MOT+5,570 miles
PASS
Mileage97,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage92,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,496 miles
Since last MOT+7,349 miles
PASS
Mileage85,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage80,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,322 miles
PASS
Mileage76,052 miles
Since last MOT+5,303 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,107 miles
PASS
Mileage64,642 miles
Since last MOT+9,146 miles
PASS
Mileage55,496 miles
Since last MOT+9,160 miles
PASS
Mileage46,336 miles
Since last MOT+9,769 miles
PASS
Mileage36,567 miles
Since last MOT+4,052 miles
PASS
Mileage32,515 miles
Since last MOT+6,017 miles
PASS
Mileage26,498 miles
Since last MOT+8,092 miles
PASS
Mileage18,406 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 LWZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
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 LWZ

What car is GV53 LWZ?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 LWZ?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 LWZ was 134,776 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 LWZ passed its MOT?

GV53 LWZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2025.

Is GV53 LWZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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