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OV53 UBH

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 83,353 miles on the clock, averaging 5,139 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 OV53 UBH

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,353
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,139

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,353 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,139
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 UBH 14k32k49k66k83k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,353 miles
Since last MOT+13,417 miles
PASS
Mileage69,936 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage63,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,159 miles
Since last MOT+7,795 miles
PASS
Mileage55,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,364 miles
Since last MOT+11,746 miles
PASS
Mileage43,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,910 miles
PASS
Mileage37,708 miles
Since last MOT+4,725 miles
PASS
Mileage32,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,983 miles
Since last MOT+586 miles
PASS
Mileage32,397 miles
Since last MOT+2,075 miles
PASS
Mileage30,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,398 miles
PASS
Mileage27,924 miles
Since last MOT+2,545 miles
PASS
Mileage25,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage22,451 miles
Since last MOT+3,308 miles
PASS
Mileage19,143 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage15,723 miles
Since last MOT+1,461 miles
PASS
Mileage14,262 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UBH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 UBH

What car is OV53 UBH?

OV53 UBH is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 UBH?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 UBH was 83,353 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 UBH passed its MOT?

OV53 UBH has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2020.

Is OV53 UBH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 UBH 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 OV53 UBH?

OV53 UBH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.