Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 116,356 miles on the clock, averaging 6,949 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 USB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,356 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17 |
| Average per year | 6,949 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 USB |
| 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 USB
What car is ML53 USB?
ML53 USB is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 USB?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 USB was 116,356 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 USB passed its MOT?
ML53 USB has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2017.
Is ML53 USB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 USB 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 USB?
ML53 USB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.