Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 178,614 miles on the clock, averaging 8,576 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for MK53 FOC
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 178,614 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,037 |
| Average per year | 8,576 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 FOC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MK53 FOC
What car is MK53 FOC?
MK53 FOC is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 FOC?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 FOC was 178,614 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 FOC passed its MOT?
MK53 FOC has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jul 2023.
Is MK53 FOC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 FOC 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 MK53 FOC?
MK53 FOC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.