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MA53 UPK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourGreen
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 59,047 miles on the clock, averaging 2,872 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 UPK

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,047
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,872

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 reading59,047 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,567
Average per year2,872
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 UPK 10k22k35k47k59k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,047 miles
Since last MOT+1,567 miles
PASS
Mileage57,480 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,478 miles
Since last MOT+2,588 miles
PASS
Mileage54,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,890 miles
Since last MOT+1,182 miles
PASS
Mileage53,708 miles
Since last MOT+1,462 miles
PASS
Mileage52,246 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,245 miles
Since last MOT+1,769 miles
PASS
Mileage50,476 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,471 miles
Since last MOT+2,095 miles
PASS
Mileage48,376 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,304 miles
Since last MOT+2,057 miles
PASS
Mileage46,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,247 miles
Since last MOT+2,179 miles
PASS
Mileage44,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,068 miles
Since last MOT+3,362 miles
PASS
Mileage40,706 miles
Since last MOT+3,195 miles
PASS
Mileage37,511 miles
Since last MOT+4,597 miles
PASS
Mileage32,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,723 miles
PASS
Mileage29,191 miles
Since last MOT+3,277 miles
PASS
Mileage25,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage22,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,160 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage17,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage13,625 miles
Since last MOT+3,393 miles
PASS
Mileage10,232 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 UPK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
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 UPK

What car is MA53 UPK?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 UPK?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 UPK was 59,047 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 UPK passed its MOT?

MA53 UPK has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2023.

Is MA53 UPK ULEZ compliant?

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

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