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MA53 FCV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 119,726 miles on the clock, averaging 7,649 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 FCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,726
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,649

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,726 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,368
Average per year7,649
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 FCV 20k45k70k95k120k '06'19'13

Check MA53 FCV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,368 miles
PASS
Mileage116,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,358 miles
Since last MOT+9,285 miles
PASS
Mileage107,073 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,072 miles
Since last MOT+6,941 miles
PASS
Mileage100,131 miles
Since last MOT+9,110 miles
PASS
Mileage91,021 miles
Since last MOT+9,649 miles
PASS
Mileage81,372 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,369 miles
PASS
Mileage77,002 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,035 miles
PASS
Mileage73,966 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage68,020 miles
Since last MOT+8,714 miles
PASS
Mileage59,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,306 miles
Since last MOT+9,627 miles
PASS
Mileage49,679 miles
Since last MOT+10,111 miles
PASS
Mileage39,568 miles
Since last MOT+14,341 miles
PASS
Mileage25,227 miles
Since last MOT+5,688 miles
PASS
Mileage19,539 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 FCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MA53 FCV

What car is MA53 FCV?

MA53 FCV is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA53 FCV?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 FCV was 119,726 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 FCV passed its MOT?

MA53 FCV has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2019.

Is MA53 FCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 FCV 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 MA53 FCV?

MA53 FCV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.