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BN53 URH

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 121,043 miles on the clock, averaging 7,705 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 BN53 URH

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,043
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,705

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 reading121,043 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,705
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN53 URH 28k51k74k98k121k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,043 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage114,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,546 miles
Since last MOT+5,253 miles
PASS
Mileage109,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,293 miles
Since last MOT+10,907 miles
PASS
Mileage98,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,287 miles
PASS
Mileage92,099 miles
Since last MOT+12,521 miles
PASS
Mileage79,578 miles
Since last MOT+13,580 miles
PASS
Mileage65,998 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,885 miles
Since last MOT+7,036 miles
PASS
Mileage58,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,756 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,065 miles
PASS
Mileage46,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
PASS
Mileage39,422 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage33,147 miles
Since last MOT+5,525 miles
PASS
Mileage27,622 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 URH
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 URH

What car is BN53 URH?

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

What is the mileage of BN53 URH?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 URH was 121,043 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 URH passed its MOT?

BN53 URH has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2018.

Is BN53 URH ULEZ compliant?

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

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