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PE53 UBZ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 144,654 miles on the clock, averaging 8,382 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 UBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,654
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,382

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,654 miles
Reading date
Miles last year192
Average per year8,382
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 UBZ 49k73k97k121k145k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,654 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,462 miles
Since last MOT+12,719 miles
PASS
Mileage131,743 miles
Since last MOT+4,992 miles
PASS
Mileage126,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,348 miles
PASS
Mileage121,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,403 miles
Since last MOT+7,150 miles
PASS
Mileage114,253 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,939 miles
PASS
Mileage106,304 miles
Since last MOT+9,773 miles
PASS
Mileage96,531 miles
Since last MOT+4,618 miles
PASS
Mileage91,913 miles
Since last MOT+5,097 miles
PASS
Mileage86,816 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,815 miles
Since last MOT+77,893 miles
PASS
Mileage8,922 miles
PASS
Mileage67,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,589 miles
Since last MOT+18,403 miles
PASS
Mileage49,186 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PE53 UBZ

What car is PE53 UBZ?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 UBZ?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 UBZ was 144,654 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 UBZ passed its MOT?

PE53 UBZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2018.

Is PE53 UBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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