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PE53 SDV

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 112,746 miles on the clock, averaging 7,216 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 PE53 SDV

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,746
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,216

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,746 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,334
Average per year7,216
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 SDV 26k48k69k91k113k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,746 miles
Since last MOT+3,334 miles
PASS
Mileage109,412 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
PASS
Mileage102,622 miles
Since last MOT+5,784 miles
PASS
Mileage96,838 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage92,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,446 miles
Since last MOT+7,489 miles
PASS
Mileage84,957 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage77,192 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,566 miles
PASS
Mileage69,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,180 miles
PASS
Mileage62,444 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,442 miles
Since last MOT+7,857 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,585 miles
Since last MOT+8,760 miles
PASS
Mileage45,825 miles
Since last MOT+8,806 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,019 miles
Since last MOT+11,068 miles
PASS
Mileage25,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,951 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 SDV
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 SDV

What car is PE53 SDV?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 SDV?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 SDV was 112,746 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 SDV passed its MOT?

PE53 SDV has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2018.

Is PE53 SDV ULEZ compliant?

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

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