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NL53 UCH

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 99,769 miles on the clock, averaging 6,566 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 UCH

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,769
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
6,566

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,769 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,441
Average per year6,566
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 UCH 32k49k66k83k100k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,769 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage96,328 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,325 miles
Since last MOT+4,691 miles
PASS
Mileage91,634 miles
Since last MOT+3,940 miles
PASS
Mileage87,694 miles
Since last MOT+5,297 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,397 miles
Since last MOT+6,448 miles
PASS
Mileage75,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,892 miles
PASS
Mileage67,057 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,047 miles
Since last MOT+5,512 miles
PASS
Mileage61,535 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,531 miles
Since last MOT+12,792 miles
PASS
Mileage48,739 miles
Since last MOT+11,346 miles
PASS
Mileage37,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,931 miles
PASS
Mileage32,462 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL53 UCH

What car is NL53 UCH?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 UCH?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 UCH was 99,769 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 UCH passed its MOT?

NL53 UCH has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2016.

Is NL53 UCH ULEZ compliant?

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

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