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MW53 WCU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
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 83,364 miles on the clock, averaging 6,429 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 MW53 WCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,364
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
6,429

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 reading83,364 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,841
Average per year6,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW53 WCU 22k37k53k68k83k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,364 miles
Since last MOT+11,841 miles
PASS
Mileage71,523 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage66,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,172 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage59,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,535 miles
Since last MOT+2,964 miles
PASS
Mileage56,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,816 miles
PASS
Mileage47,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,755 miles
Since last MOT+7,691 miles
PASS
Mileage40,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,933 miles
PASS
Mileage36,131 miles
Since last MOT+7,233 miles
PASS
Mileage28,898 miles
Since last MOT+6,695 miles
PASS
Mileage22,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,203 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 WCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
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 WCU

What car is MW53 WCU?

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

What is the mileage of MW53 WCU?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 WCU was 83,364 miles, recorded on 6 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 WCU passed its MOT?

MW53 WCU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2016.

Is MW53 WCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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