Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 87,952 miles on the clock, averaging 6,818 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 MV53 UHC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 87,952 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,818 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MV53 UHC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MV53 UHC
What car is MV53 UHC?
MV53 UHC is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MV53 UHC?
The last recorded mileage for MV53 UHC was 87,952 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MV53 UHC passed its MOT?
MV53 UHC has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2015.
Is MV53 UHC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV53 UHC 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 MV53 UHC?
MV53 UHC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.