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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 136,939 miles on the clock, averaging 6,901 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 VSM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 136,939 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,187 |
| Average per year | 6,901 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LX53 VSM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LX — Sidcup, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LX53 VSM
What car is LX53 VSM?
LX53 VSM is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.
What is the mileage of LX53 VSM?
The last recorded mileage for LX53 VSM was 136,939 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LX53 VSM passed its MOT?
LX53 VSM has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2022.
Is LX53 VSM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 VSM 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 VSM?
LX53 VSM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.