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BD53 HCY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 121,352 miles on the clock, averaging 8,265 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 HCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,352
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,265

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,352 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,265
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BD53 HCY 24k48k73k97k121k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,352 miles
Since last MOT+8,299 miles
PASS
Mileage113,053 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage106,635 miles
Since last MOT+9,250 miles
PASS
Mileage97,385 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,364 miles
Since last MOT+9,794 miles
PASS
Mileage87,570 miles
Since last MOT+17,468 miles
PASS
Mileage70,102 miles
Since last MOT+7,966 miles
PASS
Mileage62,136 miles
Since last MOT+8,521 miles
PASS
Mileage53,615 miles
Since last MOT+1,022 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,593 miles
Since last MOT+7,272 miles
PASS
Mileage45,321 miles
Since last MOT+7,509 miles
PASS
Mileage37,812 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage30,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,734 miles
PASS
Mileage24,000 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HCY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 HCY

What car is BD53 HCY?

BD53 HCY is a silver Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 HCY?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 HCY was 121,352 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 HCY passed its MOT?

BD53 HCY has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2018.

Is BD53 HCY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 HCY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BD53 HCY?

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