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BD53 HKJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 105,872 miles on the clock, averaging 7,931 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 HKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,872
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,931

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 reading105,872 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,022
Average per year7,931
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BD53 HKJ 33k51k69k88k106k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,872 miles
Since last MOT+12,022 miles
PASS
Mileage93,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,850 miles
Since last MOT+10,530 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,099 miles
PASS
Mileage75,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,221 miles
Since last MOT+3,491 miles
PASS
Mileage71,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,565 miles
Since last MOT+5,469 miles
PASS
Mileage60,096 miles
Since last MOT+5,494 miles
PASS
Mileage54,602 miles
Since last MOT+5,916 miles
PASS
Mileage48,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,272 miles
PASS
Mileage44,414 miles
Since last MOT+11,453 miles
PASS
Mileage32,961 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 HKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 HKJ

What car is BD53 HKJ?

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

What is the mileage of BD53 HKJ?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 HKJ was 105,872 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 HKJ passed its MOT?

BD53 HKJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2016.

Is BD53 HKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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