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HV53 RVT

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 96,345 miles on the clock, averaging 6,192 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 HV53 RVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,345
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,192

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,345 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,192
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 RVT 36k51k66k81k96k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,345 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,304 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage89,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage84,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,165 miles
PASS
Mileage79,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,497 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage73,734 miles
Since last MOT+9,717 miles
PASS
Mileage64,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,446 miles
PASS
Mileage56,571 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage51,924 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage47,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,882 miles
Since last MOT+12,070 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,812 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 RVT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HV53 RVT

What car is HV53 RVT?

HV53 RVT is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HV53 RVT?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 RVT was 96,345 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 RVT passed its MOT?

HV53 RVT has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2016.

Is HV53 RVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 RVT 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 HV53 RVT?

HV53 RVT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.