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LS53 KOW

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1399cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1399cc
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 1399cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 154,674 miles on the clock, averaging 7,266 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 LS53 KOW

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,674
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,266

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 reading154,674 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,803
Average per year7,266
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 KOW 52k78k103k129k155k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,674 miles
Since last MOT+2,803 miles
PASS
Mileage151,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,464 miles
PASS
Mileage148,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
PASS
Mileage144,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,996 miles
PASS
Mileage140,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,074 miles
PASS
Mileage132,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,812 miles
PASS
Mileage126,948 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage119,924 miles
Since last MOT+7,316 miles
PASS
Mileage112,608 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,598 miles
Since last MOT+11,217 miles
PASS
Mileage101,381 miles
Since last MOT+8,275 miles
PASS
Mileage93,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,106 miles
Since last MOT+10,655 miles
PASS
Mileage82,451 miles
Since last MOT+11,022 miles
PASS
Mileage71,429 miles
Since last MOT+508 miles
PASS
Mileage70,921 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,912 miles
Since last MOT+18,813 miles
PASS
Mileage52,099 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 KOW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 KOW

What car is LS53 KOW?

LS53 KOW is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1399cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 KOW?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 KOW was 154,674 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 KOW passed its MOT?

LS53 KOW has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2020.

Is LS53 KOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 KOW 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 LS53 KOW?

LS53 KOW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.