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MA53 FFL

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 72,362 miles on the clock, averaging 4,122 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 MA53 FFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,362
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
4,122

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 reading72,362 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-39,793
Average per year4,122
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 FFL 52k57k62k67k72k '07'12'09

Check MA53 FFL

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,362 miles
PASS
Mileage112,155 miles
Since last MOT+9,974 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,181 miles
Since last MOT+23,023 miles
PASS
Mileage79,158 miles
Since last MOT+26,816 miles
PASS
Mileage52,342 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 FFL
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 FFL

What car is MA53 FFL?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 FFL?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 FFL was 72,362 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 FFL passed its MOT?

MA53 FFL has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Feb 2012.

Is MA53 FFL ULEZ compliant?

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

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