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MA53 VUX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 82,384 miles on the clock, averaging 4,476 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 VUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,476

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 reading82,384 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,476
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 VUX 21k37k52k67k82k '07'20'14

Check MA53 VUX

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,384 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,380 miles
Since last MOT+9,104 miles
PASS
Mileage73,276 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,275 miles
Since last MOT+8,399 miles
PASS
Mileage64,876 miles
Since last MOT+1,472 miles
PASS
Mileage63,404 miles
Since last MOT+1,279 miles
PASS
Mileage62,125 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,124 miles
Since last MOT+1,813 miles
PASS
Mileage60,311 miles
Since last MOT+11,247 miles
PASS
Mileage49,064 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,948 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage46,421 miles
Since last MOT+619 miles
PASS
Mileage45,802 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage42,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage39,831 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,700 miles
Since last MOT+2,820 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,880 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage33,523 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,541 miles
PASS
Mileage28,952 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
PASS
Mileage21,240 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 VUX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
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 VUX

What car is MA53 VUX?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 VUX?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 VUX was 82,384 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 VUX passed its MOT?

MA53 VUX has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2020.

Is MA53 VUX ULEZ compliant?

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

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