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KV53 TUW

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1299cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourRed
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 1299cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 138,277 miles on the clock, averaging 6,722 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KV53 TUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,277
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,722

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,277 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year6,722
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV53 TUW 17k47k78k108k138k '06'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,277 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,271 miles
Since last MOT+15,907 miles
PASS
Mileage122,364 miles
Since last MOT+16,876 miles
PASS
Mileage105,488 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,420 miles
Since last MOT+17,691 miles
PASS
Mileage87,729 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,722 miles
Since last MOT+18,507 miles
PASS
Mileage69,215 miles
Since last MOT+25,458 miles
PASS
Mileage43,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,757 miles
Since last MOT+13,503 miles
PASS
Mileage30,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,254 miles
Since last MOT+210 miles
PASS
Mileage30,044 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
PASS
Mileage29,963 miles
Since last MOT+443 miles
PASS
Mileage29,520 miles
Since last MOT+495 miles
PASS
Mileage29,025 miles
Since last MOT+968 miles
PASS
Mileage28,057 miles
Since last MOT+1,197 miles
PASS
Mileage26,860 miles
Since last MOT+838 miles
PASS
Mileage26,022 miles
Since last MOT+1,035 miles
PASS
Mileage24,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,028 miles
PASS
Mileage22,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,915 miles
PASS
Mileage21,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,202 miles
PASS
Mileage19,842 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage17,224 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 TUW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KV53 TUW

What car is KV53 TUW?

KV53 TUW is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KV53 TUW?

The last recorded mileage for KV53 TUW was 138,277 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV53 TUW passed its MOT?

KV53 TUW has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2024.

Is KV53 TUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV53 TUW 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 KV53 TUW?

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