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ML53 UPM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Green Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Diesel 1399cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 128,600 miles on the clock, averaging 11,000 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 UPM

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,000

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,600 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,000
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 UPM 18k46k73k101k129k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,600 miles
Since last MOT+15,532 miles
PASS
Mileage113,068 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage105,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,583 miles
Since last MOT+28,762 miles
PASS
Mileage76,821 miles
Since last MOT+21,234 miles
PASS
Mileage55,587 miles
Since last MOT+12,118 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,469 miles
Since last MOT+18,300 miles
PASS
Mileage25,169 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
PASS
Mileage18,340 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 UPM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 UPM

What car is ML53 UPM?

ML53 UPM is an green Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 UPM?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 UPM was 128,600 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 UPM passed its MOT?

ML53 UPM has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2016.

Is ML53 UPM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 UPM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ML53 UPM?

ML53 UPM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.