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MK53 FON

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourOrange
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 FON

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,247

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,384 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,297
Average per year6,247
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 FON 28k42k56k70k83k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage83,384 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage73,087 miles
PASS
Mileage87,384 miles
Since last MOT+20,870 miles
PASS
Mileage66,514 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage62,408 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,331 miles
Since last MOT+3,187 miles
PASS
Mileage59,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,219 miles
PASS
Mileage50,925 miles
Since last MOT+14,754 miles
PASS
Mileage36,171 miles
Since last MOT+8,293 miles
PASS
Mileage27,878 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 FON
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 FON

What car is MK53 FON?

MK53 FON is an orange Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

Has MK53 FON passed its MOT?

MK53 FON has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2016.

Is MK53 FON ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 FON 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 FON?

MK53 FON is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.