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MA53 KNL

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourRed
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 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 64,429 miles on the clock, averaging 2,343 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 KNL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
64,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,343

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,429 miles
Reading date
Miles last year368
Average per year2,343
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 KNL 20k31k42k53k64k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,429 miles
Since last MOT+368 miles
PASS
Mileage64,061 miles
Since last MOT+322 miles
PASS
Mileage63,739 miles
Since last MOT+501 miles
PASS
Mileage63,238 miles
Since last MOT+1,390 miles
PASS
Mileage61,848 miles
Since last MOT+516 miles
PASS
Mileage61,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,332 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage58,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage53,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,260 miles
PASS
Mileage48,979 miles
Since last MOT+4,181 miles
PASS
Mileage44,798 miles
PASS
Mileage57,047 miles
Since last MOT+13,194 miles
PASS
Mileage43,853 miles
Since last MOT+823 miles
PASS
Mileage43,030 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage40,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage35,120 miles
Since last MOT+5,444 miles
PASS
Mileage29,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage25,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,180 miles
Since last MOT+5,433 miles
PASS
Mileage19,747 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 KNL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
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 KNL

What car is MA53 KNL?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 KNL?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 KNL was 64,429 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 KNL passed its MOT?

MA53 KNL has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2025.

Is MA53 KNL ULEZ compliant?

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

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