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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 143,558 miles on the clock, averaging 10,764 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for MK53 HHB
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 143,558 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,764 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 HHB |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 HHB
What car is MK53 HHB?
MK53 HHB is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 HHB?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 HHB was 143,558 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 HHB passed its MOT?
MK53 HHB has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2018.
Is MK53 HHB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 HHB 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 HHB?
MK53 HHB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.