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PX53 RXU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 94,716 miles on the clock, averaging 7,329 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 PX53 RXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,329

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 reading94,716 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,980
Average per year7,329
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX53 RXU 5k27k50k72k95k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,716 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage90,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,026 miles
PASS
Mileage86,710 miles
Since last MOT+2,053 miles
PASS
Mileage84,657 miles
Since last MOT+6,765 miles
PASS
Mileage77,892 miles
Since last MOT+7,265 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,627 miles
Since last MOT+8,893 miles
PASS
Mileage61,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,734 miles
Since last MOT+9,198 miles
PASS
Mileage52,536 miles
Since last MOT+8,436 miles
PASS
Mileage44,100 miles
Since last MOT+8,590 miles
PASS
Mileage35,510 miles
Since last MOT+9,323 miles
PASS
Mileage26,187 miles
Since last MOT+10,127 miles
PASS
Mileage16,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,060 miles
Since last MOT+10,429 miles
PASS
Mileage5,631 miles
Since last MOT+1,095 miles
PASS
Mileage4,536 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 RXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PX53 RXU

What car is PX53 RXU?

PX53 RXU is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PX53 RXU?

The last recorded mileage for PX53 RXU was 94,716 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX53 RXU passed its MOT?

PX53 RXU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2018.

Is PX53 RXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX53 RXU 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 PX53 RXU?

PX53 RXU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.