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PE53 UEU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 71,343 miles on the clock, averaging 4,913 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 UEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,343
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,913

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

Low mileage
Latest reading71,343 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,913
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE53 UEU 22k34k47k59k71k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage65,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,349 miles
PASS
Mileage60,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage55,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage51,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,947 miles
Since last MOT+5,537 miles
PASS
Mileage46,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage40,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage37,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,213 miles
PASS
Mileage32,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage27,845 miles
Since last MOT+6,066 miles
PASS
Mileage21,779 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PE53 UEU

What car is PE53 UEU?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 UEU?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 UEU was 71,343 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 UEU passed its MOT?

PE53 UEU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2016.

Is PE53 UEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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