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KY53 TFA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 48,403 miles on the clock, averaging 1,284 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KY53 TFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,403
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,284

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

Low mileage
Latest reading48,403 miles
Reading date
Miles last year347
Average per year1,284
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY53 TFA 24k30k36k42k48k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,403 miles
Since last MOT+347 miles
PASS
Mileage48,056 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
PASS
Mileage47,786 miles
Since last MOT+692 miles
PASS
Mileage47,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,094 miles
Since last MOT+636 miles
PASS
Mileage46,458 miles
Since last MOT+562 miles
PASS
Mileage45,896 miles
Since last MOT+579 miles
PASS
Mileage45,317 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage44,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,228 miles
PASS
Mileage42,846 miles
Since last MOT+1,657 miles
PASS
Mileage41,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,775 miles
PASS
Mileage39,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,369 miles
PASS
Mileage38,045 miles
Since last MOT+1,257 miles
PASS
Mileage36,788 miles
Since last MOT+1,420 miles
PASS
Mileage35,368 miles
Since last MOT+1,824 miles
PASS
Mileage33,544 miles
Since last MOT+1,729 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,538 miles
PASS
Mileage30,277 miles
Since last MOT+1,483 miles
PASS
Mileage28,794 miles
Since last MOT+3,232 miles
PASS
Mileage25,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,562 miles
Since last MOT+1,540 miles
PASS
Mileage24,022 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 TFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KY53 TFA

What car is KY53 TFA?

KY53 TFA is a black Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KY53 TFA?

The last recorded mileage for KY53 TFA was 48,403 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY53 TFA passed its MOT?

KY53 TFA has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2025.

Is KY53 TFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY53 TFA 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 KY53 TFA?

KY53 TFA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.