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MK53 FXW

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 69,005 miles on the clock, averaging 4,843 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 FXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,005
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,843

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,005 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,505
Average per year4,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 FXW 7k23k38k54k69k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,005 miles
Since last MOT+2,505 miles
PASS
Mileage66,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,500 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
PASS
Mileage65,500 miles
Since last MOT+2,334 miles
PASS
Mileage63,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage59,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,164 miles
PASS
Mileage54,959 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage50,589 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
PASS
Mileage44,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,426 miles
PASS
Mileage37,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,250 miles
Since last MOT+17,192 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,058 miles
Since last MOT+13,036 miles
PASS
Mileage7,022 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 FXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 FXW

What car is MK53 FXW?

MK53 FXW is an red Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 FXW?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 FXW was 69,005 miles, recorded on 7 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 FXW passed its MOT?

MK53 FXW has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2019.

Is MK53 FXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 FXW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MK53 FXW?

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