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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 120,543 miles on the clock, averaging 8,434 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 UBA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 120,543 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 41 |
| Average per year | 8,434 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 UBA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 UBA
What car is ML53 UBA?
ML53 UBA is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 UBA?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 UBA was 120,543 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 UBA passed its MOT?
ML53 UBA has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2017.
Is ML53 UBA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 UBA 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 UBA?
ML53 UBA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.