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LX53 RMU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 128,261 miles on the clock, averaging 9,061 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 RMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,261
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,061

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,261 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,204
Average per year9,061
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LX53 RMU 26k52k77k103k128k '07'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,261 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage115,057 miles
Since last MOT+9,339 miles
PASS
Mileage105,718 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,708 miles
Since last MOT+13,157 miles
PASS
Mileage92,551 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,546 miles
Since last MOT+12,375 miles
PASS
Mileage80,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,171 miles
Since last MOT+12,561 miles
PASS
Mileage67,610 miles
Since last MOT+9,505 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,105 miles
Since last MOT+13,016 miles
PASS
Mileage45,089 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,086 miles
Since last MOT+10,347 miles
PASS
Mileage34,739 miles
Since last MOT+8,731 miles
PASS
Mileage26,008 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LX53 RMU

What car is LX53 RMU?

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

What is the mileage of LX53 RMU?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 RMU was 128,261 miles, recorded on 15 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 RMU passed its MOT?

LX53 RMU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2018.

Is LX53 RMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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