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NL53 BHA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 84,927 miles on the clock, averaging 3,217 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 NL53 BHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,927
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,217

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

Low mileage
Latest reading84,927 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,217
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 BHA 29k43k57k71k85k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,927 miles
Since last MOT+3,330 miles
PASS
Mileage81,597 miles
Since last MOT+1,024 miles
PASS
Mileage80,573 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,572 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
PASS
Mileage79,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,561 miles
Since last MOT+435 miles
PASS
Mileage79,126 miles
Since last MOT+1,244 miles
PASS
Mileage77,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,882 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage75,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,497 miles
Since last MOT+2,084 miles
PASS
Mileage73,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,413 miles
Since last MOT+2,615 miles
PASS
Mileage70,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,798 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage67,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,253 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,195 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
PASS
Mileage58,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,299 miles
PASS
Mileage54,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage51,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,960 miles
PASS
Mileage47,173 miles
Since last MOT+5,793 miles
PASS
Mileage41,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,687 miles
PASS
Mileage35,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,612 miles
PASS
Mileage29,081 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 BHA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 BHA

What car is NL53 BHA?

NL53 BHA is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 BHA?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 BHA was 84,927 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 BHA passed its MOT?

NL53 BHA has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2024.

Is NL53 BHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 BHA 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 NL53 BHA?

NL53 BHA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.