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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 126,814 miles on the clock, averaging 5,499 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 ML53 UAW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 126,814 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,499 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 UAW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 UAW
What car is ML53 UAW?
ML53 UAW is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 UAW?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 UAW was 126,814 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 UAW passed its MOT?
ML53 UAW has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2024.
Is ML53 UAW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 UAW 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 UAW?
ML53 UAW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.