Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 74,846 miles on the clock, averaging 7,967 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for MT53 DSE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 74,846 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,424 |
| Average per year | 7,967 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MT53 DSE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MT53 DSE
What car is MT53 DSE?
MT53 DSE is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MT53 DSE?
The last recorded mileage for MT53 DSE was 74,846 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT53 DSE passed its MOT?
MT53 DSE has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Sep 2013.
Is MT53 DSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 DSE 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 MT53 DSE?
MT53 DSE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.