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BN53 GFV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 101,435 miles on the clock, averaging 6,510 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 GFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,435
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,510

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,435 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,303
Average per year6,510
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN53 GFV 11k33k56k79k101k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,303 miles
PASS
Mileage97,132 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,131 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage92,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,710 miles
Since last MOT+5,220 miles
PASS
Mileage87,490 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage82,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage77,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,657 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
PASS
Mileage71,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,909 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,989 miles
Since last MOT+9,359 miles
PASS
Mileage56,630 miles
Since last MOT+10,613 miles
PASS
Mileage46,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,115 miles
PASS
Mileage37,902 miles
Since last MOT+7,531 miles
PASS
Mileage30,371 miles
Since last MOT+7,469 miles
PASS
Mileage22,902 miles
Since last MOT+8,870 miles
PASS
Mileage14,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage10,643 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BN53 GFV

What car is BN53 GFV?

BN53 GFV is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BN53 GFV?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 GFV was 101,435 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 GFV passed its MOT?

BN53 GFV has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2020.

Is BN53 GFV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 GFV 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 BN53 GFV?

BN53 GFV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.