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BN53 ULK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1398cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourSilver
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 51,853 miles on the clock, averaging 5,337 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 ULK

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,853
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
5,337

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading51,853 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,790
Average per year5,337
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN53 ULK 24k31k38k45k52k '06'11'08

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage51,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage46,063 miles
Since last MOT+5,411 miles
PASS
Mileage40,652 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage30,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,879 miles
PASS
Mileage24,015 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ULK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BN53 ULK

What car is BN53 ULK?

BN53 ULK is a silver Ford Fiesta, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BN53 ULK?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 ULK was 51,853 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 ULK passed its MOT?

BN53 ULK has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 22 Dec 2011.

Is BN53 ULK ULEZ compliant?

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

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