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LM53 UBY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 69,581 miles on the clock, averaging 3,127 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 LM53 UBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,581
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,127

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,581 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,127
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 UBY 11k26k40k55k70k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,581 miles
Since last MOT+3,254 miles
PASS
Mileage66,327 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,135 miles
PASS
Mileage64,191 miles
Since last MOT+1,932 miles
PASS
Mileage62,259 miles
Since last MOT+2,044 miles
PASS
Mileage60,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,215 miles
Since last MOT+2,223 miles
PASS
Mileage57,992 miles
Since last MOT+1,722 miles
PASS
Mileage56,270 miles
Since last MOT+2,169 miles
PASS
Mileage54,101 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage51,916 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage49,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage47,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,390 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage45,064 miles
Since last MOT+2,626 miles
PASS
Mileage42,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,153 miles
PASS
Mileage39,285 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage36,937 miles
Since last MOT+2,643 miles
PASS
Mileage34,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,035 miles
PASS
Mileage30,259 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage24,087 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage17,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,887 miles
PASS
Mileage10,901 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 UBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 UBY

What car is LM53 UBY?

LM53 UBY is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM53 UBY?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 UBY was 69,581 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 UBY passed its MOT?

LM53 UBY has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2025.

Is LM53 UBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM53 UBY 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 LM53 UBY?

LM53 UBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.