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NL53 FXZ

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 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 127,828 miles on the clock, averaging 9,576 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 FXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,828
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
9,576

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 reading127,828 miles
Reading date
Miles last year37
Average per year9,576
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL53 FXZ 27k52k77k103k128k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,828 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,791 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage113,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,527 miles
PASS
Mileage106,381 miles
Since last MOT+13,011 miles
PASS
Mileage93,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,370 miles
Since last MOT+13,698 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,672 miles
Since last MOT+12,864 miles
PASS
Mileage66,808 miles
Since last MOT+11,465 miles
PASS
Mileage55,343 miles
Since last MOT+10,441 miles
PASS
Mileage44,902 miles
Since last MOT+9,627 miles
PASS
Mileage35,275 miles
Since last MOT+8,641 miles
PASS
Mileage26,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,634 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 FXZ
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 FXZ

What car is NL53 FXZ?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 FXZ?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 FXZ was 127,828 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 FXZ passed its MOT?

NL53 FXZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2017.

Is NL53 FXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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