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LX53 LDC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 158,405 miles on the clock, averaging 8,597 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 LDC

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,405
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,597

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,405 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,597
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 LDC 22k56k90k124k158k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,405 miles
Since last MOT+1,989 miles
PASS
Mileage156,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,416 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,150 miles
Since last MOT+15,601 miles
PASS
Mileage140,549 miles
Since last MOT+15,960 miles
PASS
Mileage124,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,589 miles
Since last MOT+6,314 miles
PASS
Mileage118,275 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,274 miles
Since last MOT+9,855 miles
PASS
Mileage108,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,419 miles
Since last MOT+9,136 miles
PASS
Mileage99,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,283 miles
Since last MOT+8,636 miles
PASS
Mileage90,647 miles
Since last MOT+10,470 miles
PASS
Mileage80,177 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,164 miles
Since last MOT+6,398 miles
PASS
Mileage73,766 miles
Since last MOT+8,484 miles
PASS
Mileage65,282 miles
Since last MOT+10,009 miles
PASS
Mileage55,273 miles
Since last MOT+9,107 miles
PASS
Mileage46,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,976 miles
PASS
Mileage38,190 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage31,825 miles
Since last MOT+10,173 miles
PASS
Mileage21,652 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 LDC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 LDC

What car is LX53 LDC?

LX53 LDC is an silver Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 LDC?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 LDC was 158,405 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 LDC passed its MOT?

LX53 LDC has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2022.

Is LX53 LDC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 LDC 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 LX53 LDC?

LX53 LDC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.