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BD53 FSF

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 112,218 miles on the clock, averaging 6,085 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 FSF

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,218
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,085

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 reading112,218 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,085
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 FSF 12k37k62k87k112k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,218 miles
Since last MOT+1,920 miles
PASS
Mileage110,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,298 miles
Since last MOT+1,572 miles
PASS
Mileage108,726 miles
Since last MOT+1,228 miles
PASS
Mileage107,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,498 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage105,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,671 miles
PASS
Mileage103,023 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage99,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,928 miles
PASS
Mileage90,523 miles
Since last MOT+8,935 miles
PASS
Mileage81,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,588 miles
Since last MOT+10,651 miles
PASS
Mileage70,937 miles
Since last MOT+11,815 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,122 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage53,002 miles
Since last MOT+2,442 miles
PASS
Mileage50,560 miles
Since last MOT+14,046 miles
PASS
Mileage36,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,338 miles
PASS
Mileage26,176 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage19,792 miles
Since last MOT+3,954 miles
PASS
Mileage15,838 miles
Since last MOT+3,669 miles
PASS
Mileage12,169 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FSF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 FSF

What car is BD53 FSF?

BD53 FSF is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 FSF?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 FSF was 112,218 miles, recorded on 16 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 FSF passed its MOT?

BD53 FSF has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2023.

Is BD53 FSF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 FSF 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 BD53 FSF?

BD53 FSF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.