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HV53 RXC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Orange Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourOrange
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 95,795 miles on the clock, averaging 4,491 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 HV53 RXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,795
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,491

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,795 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,491
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 RXC 27k44k62k79k96k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,795 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,742 miles
Since last MOT+1,667 miles
PASS
Mileage94,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,075 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage91,294 miles
Since last MOT+3,840 miles
PASS
Mileage87,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
PASS
Mileage82,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,547 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage76,598 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage70,776 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,762 miles
Since last MOT+6,355 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage58,734 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage54,496 miles
Since last MOT+4,689 miles
PASS
Mileage49,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,548 miles
PASS
Mileage45,259 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,245 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage41,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage37,771 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage33,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,896 miles
PASS
Mileage27,375 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 RXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourOrange
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 RXC

What car is HV53 RXC?

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

What is the mileage of HV53 RXC?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 RXC was 95,795 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 RXC passed its MOT?

HV53 RXC has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2021.

Is HV53 RXC ULEZ compliant?

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

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