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PE53 VZP

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 98,486 miles on the clock, averaging 6,955 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 VZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,955

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 reading98,486 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,955
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE53 VZP 16k36k57k78k98k '06'18'12

Check PE53 VZP

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,486 miles
Since last MOT+11,149 miles
PASS
Mileage87,337 miles
Since last MOT+8,484 miles
PASS
Mileage78,853 miles
Since last MOT+9,021 miles
PASS
Mileage69,832 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
PASS
Mileage61,514 miles
Since last MOT+9,347 miles
PASS
Mileage52,167 miles
Since last MOT+8,611 miles
PASS
Mileage43,556 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage35,242 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
PASS
Mileage28,897 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage23,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,574 miles
PASS
Mileage19,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,842 miles
PASS
Mileage15,781 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 VZP
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 VZP

What car is PE53 VZP?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 VZP?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 VZP was 98,486 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 VZP passed its MOT?

PE53 VZP has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Nov 2018.

Is PE53 VZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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