Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 117,145 miles on the clock, averaging 6,116 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 VFT
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,145 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,116 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MV53 VFT |
| 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 VFT
What car is MV53 VFT?
MV53 VFT is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MV53 VFT?
The last recorded mileage for MV53 VFT was 117,145 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MV53 VFT passed its MOT?
MV53 VFT has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2023.
Is MV53 VFT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV53 VFT 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 VFT?
MV53 VFT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.