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LX53 VTO

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 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 69,221 miles on the clock, averaging 2,838 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 VTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,221
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,838

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,221 miles
Reading date
Miles last year338
Average per year2,838
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 VTO 15k29k42k56k69k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,221 miles
Since last MOT+338 miles
PASS
Mileage68,883 miles
Since last MOT+845 miles
PASS
Mileage68,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,102 miles
PASS
Mileage66,936 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
PASS
Mileage64,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,945 miles
Since last MOT+1,891 miles
PASS
Mileage63,054 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage61,118 miles
Since last MOT+2,656 miles
PASS
Mileage58,462 miles
Since last MOT+2,782 miles
PASS
Mileage55,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,764 miles
PASS
Mileage52,916 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
PASS
Mileage50,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,118 miles
PASS
Mileage48,807 miles
Since last MOT+2,992 miles
PASS
Mileage45,815 miles
Since last MOT+3,767 miles
PASS
Mileage42,048 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,028 miles
Since last MOT+3,645 miles
PASS
Mileage38,383 miles
Since last MOT+3,444 miles
PASS
Mileage34,939 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage29,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage24,425 miles
Since last MOT+4,275 miles
PASS
Mileage20,150 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage15,274 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 VTO
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 VTO

What car is LX53 VTO?

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

What is the mileage of LX53 VTO?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 VTO was 69,221 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 VTO passed its MOT?

LX53 VTO has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2025.

Is LX53 VTO ULEZ compliant?

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

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