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BF53 EFZ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 57,712 miles on the clock, averaging 3,084 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 EFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,712
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,084

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,712 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,084
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 EFZ 20k30k39k48k58k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,712 miles
Since last MOT+10,370 miles
PASS
Mileage47,342 miles
Since last MOT+1,635 miles
PASS
Mileage45,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,384 miles
PASS
Mileage40,323 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage37,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,361 miles
PASS
Mileage33,820 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,563 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,127 miles
Since last MOT+2,920 miles
PASS
Mileage24,207 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
PASS
Mileage24,096 miles
Since last MOT+1,252 miles
PASS
Mileage22,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,844 miles
Since last MOT+2,379 miles
PASS
Mileage20,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,465 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

RegistrationBF53 EFZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 EFZ

What car is BF53 EFZ?

BF53 EFZ is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 EFZ?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 EFZ was 57,712 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 EFZ passed its MOT?

BF53 EFZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2018.

Is BF53 EFZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 EFZ 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 BF53 EFZ?

BF53 EFZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.