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MK53 GAO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 93,393 miles on the clock, averaging 5,444 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 MK53 GAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,393
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,444

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

Below average
Latest reading93,393 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,444
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 GAO 22k40k58k76k93k '06'19'13

Check MK53 GAO

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,393 miles
Since last MOT+9,803 miles
PASS
Mileage83,590 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage78,828 miles
Since last MOT+1,869 miles
PASS
Mileage76,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,959 miles
Since last MOT+6,096 miles
PASS
Mileage70,863 miles
Since last MOT+11,958 miles
PASS
Mileage58,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
Mileage53,231 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage51,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,916 miles
Since last MOT+1,156 miles
PASS
Mileage50,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,760 miles
Since last MOT+1,819 miles
PASS
Mileage48,941 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage43,415 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage35,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,899 miles
Since last MOT+5,795 miles
PASS
Mileage30,104 miles
Since last MOT+8,228 miles
PASS
Mileage21,876 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 GAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
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 GAO

What car is MK53 GAO?

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

What is the mileage of MK53 GAO?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 GAO was 93,393 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 GAO passed its MOT?

MK53 GAO has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2019.

Is MK53 GAO ULEZ compliant?

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

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