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LX53 VTP

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 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 91,721 miles on the clock, averaging 4,780 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 VTP

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,721
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,780

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,721 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,960
Average per year4,780
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 VTP 24k41k58k75k92k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,721 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage89,761 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,752 miles
Since last MOT+1,368 miles
PASS
Mileage88,384 miles
Since last MOT+1,602 miles
PASS
Mileage86,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,835 miles
PASS
Mileage84,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,947 miles
Since last MOT+2,271 miles
PASS
Mileage82,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage76,469 miles
Since last MOT+8,967 miles
PASS
Mileage67,502 miles
Since last MOT+50,825 miles
PASS
Mileage16,677 miles
PASS
Mileage55,886 miles
Since last MOT+5,245 miles
PASS
Mileage50,641 miles
Since last MOT+13,376 miles
PASS
Mileage37,265 miles
Since last MOT+7,163 miles
PASS
Mileage30,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage23,952 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 VTP
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 VTP

What car is LX53 VTP?

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

What is the mileage of LX53 VTP?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 VTP was 91,721 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 VTP passed its MOT?

LX53 VTP has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2020.

Is LX53 VTP ULEZ compliant?

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

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