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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 83,864 miles on the clock, averaging 4,627 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 TZV
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 83,864 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 129 |
| Average per year | 4,627 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 TZV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 TZV
What car is ML53 TZV?
ML53 TZV is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 TZV?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 TZV was 83,864 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 TZV passed its MOT?
ML53 TZV has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2023.
Is ML53 TZV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 TZV 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 ML53 TZV?
ML53 TZV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.