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NL53 BVV

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 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 68,892 miles on the clock, averaging 2,304 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 BVV

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,304

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,892 miles
Reading date
Miles last year890
Average per year2,304
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 BVV 25k36k47k58k69k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,892 miles
Since last MOT+890 miles
PASS
Mileage68,002 miles
Since last MOT+1,136 miles
PASS
Mileage66,866 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,837 miles
Since last MOT+881 miles
PASS
Mileage65,956 miles
Since last MOT+1,073 miles
PASS
Mileage64,883 miles
Since last MOT+1,377 miles
PASS
Mileage63,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,506 miles
Since last MOT+1,878 miles
PASS
Mileage61,628 miles
Since last MOT+1,818 miles
PASS
Mileage59,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,810 miles
Since last MOT+1,249 miles
PASS
Mileage58,561 miles
Since last MOT+1,250 miles
PASS
Mileage57,311 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,309 miles
PASS
Mileage59,844 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage53,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
PASS
Mileage51,264 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage47,899 miles
Since last MOT+2,882 miles
PASS
Mileage45,017 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,016 miles
Since last MOT+2,664 miles
PASS
Mileage42,352 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
PASS
Mileage38,784 miles
Since last MOT+4,069 miles
PASS
Mileage34,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage29,789 miles
Since last MOT+4,602 miles
PASS
Mileage25,187 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 BVV
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 BVV

What car is NL53 BVV?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 BVV?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 BVV was 68,892 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 BVV passed its MOT?

NL53 BVV has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.

Is NL53 BVV ULEZ compliant?

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

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