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NL53 UAT

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 114,188 miles on the clock, averaging 8,492 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 UAT

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,188
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,492

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,188 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year8,492
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 UAT 27k49k71k92k114k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,188 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,174 miles
Since last MOT+12,265 miles
PASS
Mileage101,909 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,812 miles
Since last MOT+10,672 miles
PASS
Mileage91,140 miles
Since last MOT+2,572 miles
PASS
Mileage88,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,568 miles
Since last MOT+12,175 miles
PASS
Mileage76,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,393 miles
Since last MOT+11,622 miles
PASS
Mileage64,771 miles
Since last MOT+6,535 miles
PASS
Mileage58,236 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,235 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage50,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,170 miles
PASS
Mileage42,705 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage35,290 miles
Since last MOT+8,335 miles
PASS
Mileage26,955 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 UAT
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 UAT

What car is NL53 UAT?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 UAT?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 UAT was 114,188 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 UAT passed its MOT?

NL53 UAT has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2016.

Is NL53 UAT ULEZ compliant?

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

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