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BL52 BYC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1398cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1398cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 210,985 miles on the clock, averaging 11,122 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL52 BYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
210,985
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
11,122

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading210,985 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,122
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL52 BYC 49k90k130k171k211k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage210,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,985 miles
Since last MOT+5,169 miles
PASS
Mileage205,816 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,798 miles
Since last MOT+10,442 miles
PASS
Mileage195,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,356 miles
Since last MOT+9,696 miles
PASS
Mileage185,660 miles
Since last MOT+11,229 miles
PASS
Mileage174,431 miles
Since last MOT+11,381 miles
PASS
Mileage163,050 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage155,644 miles
Since last MOT+13,263 miles
PASS
Mileage142,381 miles
Since last MOT+12,272 miles
PASS
Mileage130,109 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,072 miles
Since last MOT+13,568 miles
PASS
Mileage116,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,504 miles
Since last MOT+11,464 miles
PASS
Mileage105,040 miles
Since last MOT+12,127 miles
PASS
Mileage92,913 miles
Since last MOT+14,355 miles
PASS
Mileage78,558 miles
Since last MOT+14,874 miles
PASS
Mileage63,684 miles
Since last MOT+14,487 miles
PASS
Mileage49,197 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 BYC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BL52 BYC

What car is BL52 BYC?

BL52 BYC is a black Ford Fiesta, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL52 BYC?

The last recorded mileage for BL52 BYC was 210,985 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL52 BYC passed its MOT?

BL52 BYC has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2020.

Is BL52 BYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL52 BYC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL52 BYC?

BL52 BYC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.