Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 130,441 miles on the clock, averaging 6,439 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 WA53 VAE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 130,441 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,623 |
| Average per year | 6,439 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WA53 VAE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WA — Exeter, West of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About WA53 VAE
What car is WA53 VAE?
WA53 VAE is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.
What is the mileage of WA53 VAE?
The last recorded mileage for WA53 VAE was 130,441 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WA53 VAE passed its MOT?
WA53 VAE has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 30 Oct 2025.
Is WA53 VAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WA53 VAE 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 WA53 VAE?
WA53 VAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.