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BG53 FKC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1398cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1398cc
ColourRed
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 1398cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 131,909 miles on the clock, averaging 8,132 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 FKC

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,909
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,132

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 reading131,909 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,132
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 FKC 20k48k76k104k132k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,909 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,904 miles
Since last MOT+8,541 miles
PASS
Mileage123,363 miles
Since last MOT+9,705 miles
PASS
Mileage113,658 miles
Since last MOT+10,057 miles
PASS
Mileage103,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,601 miles
Since last MOT+15,646 miles
PASS
Mileage87,955 miles
Since last MOT+9,573 miles
PASS
Mileage78,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,407 miles
PASS
Mileage69,975 miles
Since last MOT+8,646 miles
PASS
Mileage61,329 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,024 miles
PASS
Mileage55,267 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage52,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,177 miles
PASS
Mileage47,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage41,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,527 miles
PASS
Mileage35,472 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage28,449 miles
Since last MOT+8,359 miles
PASS
Mileage20,090 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FKC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 FKC

What car is BG53 FKC?

BG53 FKC is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 FKC?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 FKC was 131,909 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 FKC passed its MOT?

BG53 FKC has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2020.

Is BG53 FKC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 FKC 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 BG53 FKC?

BG53 FKC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.