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PE53 BEU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 176,695 miles on the clock, averaging 12,783 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 PE53 BEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,783

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,695 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,170
Average per year12,783
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 BEU 42k76k109k143k177k '06'17'11

Check PE53 BEU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,695 miles
Since last MOT+9,170 miles
PASS
Mileage167,525 miles
Since last MOT+11,525 miles
PASS
Mileage156,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,568 miles
PASS
Mileage149,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,432 miles
Since last MOT+14,890 miles
PASS
Mileage134,542 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,522 miles
Since last MOT+18,470 miles
PASS
Mileage116,052 miles
Since last MOT+13,470 miles
PASS
Mileage102,582 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,577 miles
Since last MOT+12,092 miles
PASS
Mileage90,485 miles
Since last MOT+9,320 miles
PASS
Mileage81,165 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,159 miles
Since last MOT+16,365 miles
PASS
Mileage64,794 miles
Since last MOT+22,569 miles
PASS
Mileage42,225 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 BEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 BEU

What car is PE53 BEU?

PE53 BEU is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 BEU?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 BEU was 176,695 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 BEU passed its MOT?

PE53 BEU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2017.

Is PE53 BEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 BEU 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 PE53 BEU?

PE53 BEU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.