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BD53 UTY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1596cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 71,783 miles on the clock, averaging 3,462 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 UTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,783
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
3,462

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

Low mileage
Latest reading71,783 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,443
Average per year3,462
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 UTY 44k51k58k65k72k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,783 miles
Since last MOT+2,443 miles
PASS
Mileage69,340 miles
Since last MOT+2,489 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,851 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage64,005 miles
Since last MOT+2,641 miles
PASS
Mileage61,364 miles
Since last MOT+2,365 miles
PASS
Mileage58,999 miles
Since last MOT+857 miles
PASS
Mileage58,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,394 miles
PASS
Mileage55,748 miles
Since last MOT+11,555 miles
PASS
Mileage44,193 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UTY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 UTY

What car is BD53 UTY?

BD53 UTY is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 UTY?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 UTY was 71,783 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 UTY passed its MOT?

BD53 UTY has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Oct 2014.

Is BD53 UTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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