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NL53 FVP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 150,405 miles on the clock, averaging 13,481 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 NL53 FVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,405
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,481

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading150,405 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,271
Average per year13,481
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 FVP 10k45k80k115k150k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,405 miles
Since last MOT+12,271 miles
PASS
Mileage138,134 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,131 miles
Since last MOT+15,697 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,434 miles
Since last MOT+11,935 miles
PASS
Mileage110,499 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,495 miles
Since last MOT+18,642 miles
PASS
Mileage91,853 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,849 miles
Since last MOT+7,798 miles
PASS
Mileage84,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,051 miles
Since last MOT+15,299 miles
PASS
Mileage68,752 miles
Since last MOT+21,360 miles
PASS
Mileage47,392 miles
Since last MOT+14,857 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,535 miles
Since last MOT+22,719 miles
PASS
Mileage9,816 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL53 FVP

What car is NL53 FVP?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 FVP?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 FVP was 150,405 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 FVP passed its MOT?

NL53 FVP has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2017.

Is NL53 FVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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