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MV53 WLU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 9 (50% pass rate). It has 123,666 miles on the clock, averaging 10,351 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 WLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,666
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,351

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading123,666 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,423
Average per year10,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 WLU 22k48k73k98k124k '06'16'13

Check MV53 WLU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage123,666 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage119,243 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,235 miles
Since last MOT+107,312 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,923 miles
PASS
Mileage111,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,714 miles
Since last MOT+8,647 miles
PASS
Mileage103,067 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,774 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,622 miles
Since last MOT+15,228 miles
PASS
Mileage87,394 miles
Since last MOT+6,781 miles
PASS
Mileage80,613 miles
Since last MOT+15,447 miles
PASS
Mileage65,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,166 miles
Since last MOT+18,950 miles
PASS
Mileage46,216 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,209 miles
Since last MOT+16,066 miles
PASS
Mileage30,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,143 miles
Since last MOT+7,653 miles
PASS
Mileage22,490 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 WLU
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 WLU

What car is MV53 WLU?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 WLU?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 WLU was 123,666 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 WLU passed its MOT?

MV53 WLU has had 18 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (9 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 8 Jul 2016.

Is MV53 WLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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