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LX53 RUH

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 121,652 miles on the clock, averaging 5,658 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 LX53 RUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,652
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,658

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 reading121,652 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 RUH 21k46k71k96k122k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,652 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage114,959 miles
Since last MOT+4,298 miles
PASS
Mileage110,661 miles
Since last MOT+3,018 miles
PASS
Mileage107,643 miles
Since last MOT+525 miles
PASS
Mileage107,118 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage102,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,638 miles
Since last MOT+4,866 miles
PASS
Mileage97,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,772 miles
Since last MOT+6,289 miles
PASS
Mileage91,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,166 miles
PASS
Mileage85,317 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
PASS
Mileage78,009 miles
Since last MOT+1,552 miles
PASS
Mileage76,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,457 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage72,645 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage68,973 miles
Since last MOT+6,915 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,058 miles
Since last MOT+14,032 miles
PASS
Mileage48,026 miles
Since last MOT+17,516 miles
PASS
Mileage30,510 miles
Since last MOT+2,488 miles
PASS
Mileage28,022 miles
Since last MOT+3,962 miles
PASS
Mileage24,060 miles
Since last MOT+3,311 miles
PASS
Mileage20,749 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 RUH
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 RUH

What car is LX53 RUH?

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

What is the mileage of LX53 RUH?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 RUH was 121,652 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 RUH passed its MOT?

LX53 RUH has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2024.

Is LX53 RUH ULEZ compliant?

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

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