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BF53 EHC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 108,787 miles on the clock, averaging 6,695 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 EHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,695

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,787 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,695
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 EHC 9k34k59k84k109k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
PASS
Mileage104,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,252 miles
PASS
Mileage100,647 miles
Since last MOT+8,487 miles
PASS
Mileage92,160 miles
Since last MOT+10,908 miles
PASS
Mileage81,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,252 miles
Since last MOT+14,954 miles
PASS
Mileage66,298 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,267 miles
Since last MOT+6,448 miles
PASS
Mileage59,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,539 miles
PASS
Mileage56,280 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage53,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,318 miles
PASS
Mileage44,601 miles
Since last MOT+8,727 miles
PASS
Mileage35,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,874 miles
Since last MOT+8,204 miles
PASS
Mileage27,670 miles
Since last MOT+11,910 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,610 miles
PASS
Mileage9,150 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 EHC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 EHC

What car is BF53 EHC?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 EHC?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 EHC was 108,787 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 EHC passed its MOT?

BF53 EHC has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2021.

Is BF53 EHC ULEZ compliant?

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

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