Vehicle summary
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 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 42,573 miles on the clock, averaging 2,960 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 RL53 BLX
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 42,573 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,539 |
| Average per year | 2,960 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 BLX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RL53 BLX
What car is RL53 BLX?
RL53 BLX is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 BLX?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 BLX was 42,573 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 BLX passed its MOT?
RL53 BLX has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2016.
Is RL53 BLX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 BLX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL53 BLX?
RL53 BLX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.