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MW53 BFV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 79,202 miles on the clock, averaging 4,901 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for MW53 BFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,202
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,901

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,202 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,901
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW53 BFV 29k42k54k67k79k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,202 miles
Since last MOT+9,974 miles
PASS
Mileage69,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,228 miles
Since last MOT+4,645 miles
PASS
Mileage64,583 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,125 miles
PASS
Mileage60,439 miles
Since last MOT+4,035 miles
PASS
Mileage56,404 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage50,852 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,850 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage45,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage40,855 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage34,622 miles
Since last MOT+5,516 miles
PASS
Mileage29,106 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 BFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MW53 BFV

What car is MW53 BFV?

MW53 BFV is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MW53 BFV?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 BFV was 79,202 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 BFV passed its MOT?

MW53 BFV has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2017.

Is MW53 BFV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 BFV 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 MW53 BFV?

MW53 BFV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.