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 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 108,666 miles on the clock, averaging 6,225 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 GDU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,666 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 38 |
| Average per year | 6,225 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 GDU |
| 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 GDU
What car is MK53 GDU?
MK53 GDU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 GDU?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 GDU was 108,666 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 GDU passed its MOT?
MK53 GDU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2021.
Is MK53 GDU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 GDU 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 GDU?
MK53 GDU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.