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BF53 GSU

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 119,547 miles on the clock, averaging 8,646 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 BF53 GSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,646

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year273
Average per year8,646
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 GSU 50k67k85k102k120k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,547 miles
Since last MOT+273 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,274 miles
Since last MOT+8,281 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,993 miles
Since last MOT+7,657 miles
PASS
Mileage103,336 miles
Since last MOT+6,990 miles
PASS
Mileage96,346 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,281 miles
Since last MOT+7,385 miles
PASS
Mileage88,896 miles
Since last MOT+5,049 miles
PASS
Mileage83,847 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
PASS
Mileage79,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,845 miles
Since last MOT+14,148 miles
PASS
Mileage65,697 miles
Since last MOT+15,578 miles
PASS
Mileage50,119 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 GSU
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 GSU

What car is BF53 GSU?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 GSU?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 GSU was 119,547 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 GSU passed its MOT?

BF53 GSU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2014.

Is BF53 GSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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