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ML53 UZO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourOrange
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 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 94,386 miles on the clock, averaging 6,967 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 UZO

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,386
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,967

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

Below average
Latest reading94,386 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,886
Average per year6,967
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 UZO 23k41k59k76k94k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,386 miles
Since last MOT+14,886 miles
PASS
Mileage79,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,500 miles
Since last MOT+10,883 miles
PASS
Mileage68,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage65,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,736 miles
PASS
Mileage60,752 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage56,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
PASS
Mileage50,389 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage44,984 miles
Since last MOT+8,192 miles
PASS
Mileage36,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,792 miles
Since last MOT+7,520 miles
PASS
Mileage29,272 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage22,809 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 UZO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourOrange
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 UZO

What car is ML53 UZO?

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

What is the mileage of ML53 UZO?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 UZO was 94,386 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 UZO passed its MOT?

ML53 UZO has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2017.

Is ML53 UZO ULEZ compliant?

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

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