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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 66,441 miles on the clock, averaging 3,301 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 VAD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 66,441 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,301 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 VAD |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VAD
What car is ML53 VAD?
ML53 VAD is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 VAD?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 VAD was 66,441 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 VAD passed its MOT?
ML53 VAD has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2022.
Is ML53 VAD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 VAD 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 VAD?
ML53 VAD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.