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ML53 UWR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1388cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 63,642 miles on the clock, averaging 4,877 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 UWR

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,642
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,877

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,642 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,877
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 UWR 16k28k40k52k64k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,642 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,638 miles
Since last MOT+11,648 miles
PASS
Mileage51,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,990 miles
Since last MOT+1,459 miles
PASS
Mileage50,531 miles
Since last MOT+2,292 miles
PASS
Mileage48,239 miles
Since last MOT+2,932 miles
PASS
Mileage45,307 miles
Since last MOT+9,490 miles
PASS
Mileage35,817 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,037 miles
PASS
Mileage26,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,127 miles
PASS
Mileage23,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage20,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,835 miles
PASS
Mileage16,227 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 UWR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 UWR

What car is ML53 UWR?

ML53 UWR is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 UWR?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 UWR was 63,642 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 UWR passed its MOT?

ML53 UWR has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2016.

Is ML53 UWR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 UWR 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 UWR?

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