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WL53 AEV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Truro, West of England · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 110,971 miles on the clock, averaging 6,187 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 WL53 AEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,971
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,187

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,971 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,712
Average per year6,187
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL53 AEV 18k41k65k88k111k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,712 miles
PASS
Mileage108,259 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,250 miles
Since last MOT+11,140 miles
PASS
Mileage97,110 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,071 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage92,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,805 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
PASS
Mileage90,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage83,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,929 miles
PASS
Mileage74,645 miles
Since last MOT+11,153 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,492 miles
Since last MOT+11,674 miles
PASS
Mileage51,818 miles
Since last MOT+12,418 miles
PASS
Mileage39,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,885 miles
PASS
Mileage37,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,240 miles
PASS
Mileage35,275 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage28,155 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage23,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
PASS
Mileage18,042 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 AEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WL53 AEV

What car is WL53 AEV?

WL53 AEV is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL53 AEV?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 AEV was 110,971 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 AEV passed its MOT?

WL53 AEV has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2021.

Is WL53 AEV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 AEV 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 WL53 AEV?

WL53 AEV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.