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HV53 VZG

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 121,837 miles on the clock, averaging 6,577 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 VZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,837
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,577

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 reading121,837 miles
Reading date
Miles last year478
Average per year6,577
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 VZG 27k51k75k98k122k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,837 miles
Since last MOT+478 miles
PASS
Mileage121,359 miles
Since last MOT+2,173 miles
PASS
Mileage119,186 miles
Since last MOT+3,160 miles
PASS
Mileage116,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,848 miles
PASS
Mileage109,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,178 miles
Since last MOT+10,040 miles
PASS
Mileage99,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,138 miles
Since last MOT+11,205 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,409 miles
PASS
Mileage79,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,821 miles
PASS
Mileage73,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,048 miles
PASS
Mileage64,655 miles
Since last MOT+5,399 miles
PASS
Mileage59,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage55,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,249 miles
Since last MOT+7,602 miles
PASS
Mileage47,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,647 miles
Since last MOT+10,471 miles
PASS
Mileage37,176 miles
Since last MOT+9,869 miles
PASS
Mileage27,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,307 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 VZG
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 VZG

What car is HV53 VZG?

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

What is the mileage of HV53 VZG?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 VZG was 121,837 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 VZG passed its MOT?

HV53 VZG has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2021.

Is HV53 VZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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