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LX53 RDV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 80,489 miles on the clock, averaging 4,126 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 LX53 RDV

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,126

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 reading80,489 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,126
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 RDV 6k25k43k62k80k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,401 miles
PASS
Mileage72,088 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage64,475 miles
Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage58,956 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
PASS
Mileage53,538 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage48,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
PASS
Mileage46,328 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage39,741 miles
Since last MOT+1,712 miles
PASS
Mileage38,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage35,921 miles
Since last MOT+2,900 miles
PASS
Mileage33,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,078 miles
PASS
Mileage30,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,610 miles
PASS
Mileage26,333 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage20,362 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage17,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage13,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage9,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage5,952 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 RDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 RDV

What car is LX53 RDV?

LX53 RDV is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 RDV?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 RDV was 80,489 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 RDV passed its MOT?

LX53 RDV has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2024.

Is LX53 RDV ULEZ compliant?

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

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