Vehicle summary
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 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 134,288 miles on the clock, averaging 6,430 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for MD53 UBV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 134,288 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20 |
| Average per year | 6,430 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MD53 UBV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MD53 UBV
What car is MD53 UBV?
MD53 UBV is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MD53 UBV?
The last recorded mileage for MD53 UBV was 134,288 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD53 UBV passed its MOT?
MD53 UBV has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2022.
Is MD53 UBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD53 UBV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MD53 UBV?
MD53 UBV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.