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GY53 MDE

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 143,762 miles on the clock, averaging 8,823 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 GY53 MDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,823

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,762 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,035
Average per year8,823
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY53 MDE 37k64k91k117k144k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,035 miles
PASS
Mileage136,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,493 miles
PASS
Mileage132,234 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
PASS
Mileage123,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,222 miles
Since last MOT+17,845 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,377 miles
Since last MOT+11,999 miles
PASS
Mileage93,378 miles
Since last MOT+1,692 miles
PASS
Mileage91,686 miles
Since last MOT+32,756 miles
PASS
Mileage58,930 miles
PASS
Mileage79,496 miles
Since last MOT+11,040 miles
PASS
Mileage68,456 miles
Since last MOT+11,875 miles
PASS
Mileage56,581 miles
Since last MOT+10,470 miles
PASS
Mileage46,111 miles
Since last MOT+8,652 miles
PASS
Mileage37,459 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GY53 MDE

What car is GY53 MDE?

GY53 MDE is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GY53 MDE?

The last recorded mileage for GY53 MDE was 143,762 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY53 MDE passed its MOT?

GY53 MDE has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2018.

Is GY53 MDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 MDE 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 GY53 MDE?

GY53 MDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.