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LR53 WHC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 86,339 miles on the clock, averaging 5,827 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 LR53 WHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,339
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,827

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading86,339 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 WHC 22k38k54k70k86k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,339 miles
Since last MOT+8,421 miles
PASS
Mileage77,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,918 miles
Since last MOT+2,118 miles
PASS
Mileage75,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,202 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,690 miles
PASS
Mileage60,908 miles
Since last MOT+4,964 miles
PASS
Mileage55,944 miles
Since last MOT+4,239 miles
PASS
Mileage51,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage46,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,327 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage34,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,196 miles
Since last MOT+6,536 miles
PASS
Mileage27,660 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage22,450 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
PASS
Mileage22,425 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 WHC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 WHC

What car is LR53 WHC?

LR53 WHC is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 WHC?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 WHC was 86,339 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 WHC passed its MOT?

LR53 WHC has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2017.

Is LR53 WHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 WHC 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 LR53 WHC?

LR53 WHC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.