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BF53 GVR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 134,500 miles on the clock, averaging 9,088 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 BF53 GVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,088

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading134,500 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,355
Average per year9,088
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF53 GVR 30k56k82k108k135k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,500 miles
Since last MOT+9,355 miles
PASS
Mileage125,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,145 miles
Since last MOT+9,559 miles
PASS
Mileage115,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,586 miles
Since last MOT+10,411 miles
PASS
Mileage105,175 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,176 miles
Since last MOT+8,866 miles
PASS
Mileage96,310 miles
Since last MOT+8,806 miles
PASS
Mileage87,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage81,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,711 miles
PASS
Mileage73,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage67,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,784 miles
Since last MOT+8,316 miles
PASS
Mileage59,468 miles
Since last MOT+13,555 miles
PASS
Mileage45,913 miles
Since last MOT+12,410 miles
PASS
Mileage33,503 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,742 miles
PASS
Mileage29,760 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 GVR

What car is BF53 GVR?

BF53 GVR is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 GVR?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 GVR was 134,500 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 GVR passed its MOT?

BF53 GVR has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2018.

Is BF53 GVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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