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PE53 WLX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Green Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourGreen
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 76,007 miles on the clock, averaging 3,346 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 WLX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,007
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,346

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,007 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,914
Average per year3,346
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 WLX 12k28k44k60k76k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage73,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage67,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage61,699 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,697 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,668 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage56,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage50,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage44,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,316 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage40,159 miles
Since last MOT+5,200 miles
PASS
Mileage34,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,569 miles
PASS
Mileage33,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,390 miles
Since last MOT+1,570 miles
PASS
Mileage31,820 miles
Since last MOT+1,911 miles
PASS
Mileage29,909 miles
Since last MOT+2,074 miles
PASS
Mileage27,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage25,794 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage23,682 miles
Since last MOT+1,897 miles
PASS
Mileage21,785 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,778 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage19,983 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage18,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,660 miles
PASS
Mileage15,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
PASS
Mileage12,206 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PE53 WLX

What car is PE53 WLX?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 WLX?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 WLX was 76,007 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 WLX passed its MOT?

PE53 WLX has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2025.

Is PE53 WLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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