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MV53 UHU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 87,065 miles on the clock, averaging 5,522 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 UHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,065
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,522

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,065 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,842
Average per year5,522
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 UHU 15k33k51k69k87k '06'19'14

Check MV53 UHU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,065 miles
Since last MOT+8,842 miles
PASS
Mileage78,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,435 miles
PASS
Mileage73,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,788 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
Mileage69,671 miles
Since last MOT+2,895 miles
PASS
Mileage66,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,776 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage63,615 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,861 miles
PASS
Mileage59,752 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage55,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage50,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,444 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage42,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,397 miles
Since last MOT+2,128 miles
PASS
Mileage40,269 miles
Since last MOT+9,847 miles
PASS
Mileage30,422 miles
Since last MOT+15,387 miles
PASS
Mileage15,035 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MV53 UHU

What car is MV53 UHU?

MV53 UHU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MV53 UHU?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 UHU was 87,065 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 UHU passed its MOT?

MV53 UHU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2019.

Is MV53 UHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV53 UHU 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 UHU?

MV53 UHU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.