Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 126,334 miles on the clock, averaging 6,457 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 VPC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 126,334 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,252 |
| Average per year | 6,457 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 VPC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NL53 VPC
What car is NL53 VPC?
NL53 VPC is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 VPC?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 VPC was 126,334 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 VPC passed its MOT?
NL53 VPC has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2022.
Is NL53 VPC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 VPC 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 VPC?
NL53 VPC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.