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BD53 RDY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 115,494 miles on the clock, averaging 9,067 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 RDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,494
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,067

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading115,494 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,360
Average per year9,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 RDY 20k44k68k92k115k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,494 miles
Since last MOT+11,360 miles
PASS
Mileage104,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,134 miles
Since last MOT+12,963 miles
PASS
Mileage91,171 miles
Since last MOT+16,497 miles
PASS
Mileage74,674 miles
Since last MOT+5,043 miles
PASS
Mileage69,631 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage65,767 miles
Since last MOT+8,255 miles
PASS
Mileage57,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,729 miles
PASS
Mileage48,783 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage39,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,355 miles
PASS
Mileage30,390 miles
Since last MOT+8,385 miles
PASS
Mileage22,005 miles
Since last MOT+1,683 miles
PASS
Mileage20,322 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RDY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 RDY

What car is BD53 RDY?

BD53 RDY is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 RDY?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 RDY was 115,494 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 RDY passed its MOT?

BD53 RDY has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Mar 2017.

Is BD53 RDY ULEZ compliant?

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

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