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KV53 TMU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 174,474 miles on the clock, averaging 12,905 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KV53 TMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,474
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,905

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading174,474 miles
Reading date
Miles last year310
Average per year12,905
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV53 TMU 34k69k104k139k174k '06'17'13

Check KV53 TMU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,474 miles
Since last MOT+310 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,164 miles
Since last MOT+16,026 miles
PASS
Mileage158,138 miles
Since last MOT+386 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,752 miles
Since last MOT+15,579 miles
PASS
Mileage142,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,173 miles
Since last MOT+17,116 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,057 miles
Since last MOT+14,984 miles
PASS
Mileage110,073 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,072 miles
Since last MOT+14,823 miles
PASS
Mileage95,249 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,245 miles
Since last MOT+17,723 miles
PASS
Mileage77,522 miles
Since last MOT+13,979 miles
PASS
Mileage63,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,543 miles
Since last MOT+11,172 miles
PASS
Mileage52,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,062 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,309 miles
Since last MOT+7,118 miles
PASS
Mileage39,191 miles
Since last MOT+4,880 miles
PASS
Mileage34,311 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 TMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KV53 TMU

What car is KV53 TMU?

KV53 TMU is a blue Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KV53 TMU?

The last recorded mileage for KV53 TMU was 174,474 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV53 TMU passed its MOT?

KV53 TMU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2017.

Is KV53 TMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV53 TMU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KV53 TMU?

KV53 TMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.