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BN53 URV

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 122,753 miles on the clock, averaging 7,222 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 URV

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,222

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 reading122,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,531
Average per year7,222
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 URV 36k58k79k101k123k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage122,753 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
PASS
Mileage119,222 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,182 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage111,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,842 miles
Since last MOT+2,553 miles
PASS
Mileage109,289 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,283 miles
Since last MOT+1,488 miles
PASS
Mileage107,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage104,277 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,275 miles
Since last MOT+9,042 miles
PASS
Mileage95,233 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,222 miles
Since last MOT+8,745 miles
PASS
Mileage86,477 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,476 miles
Since last MOT+10,952 miles
PASS
Mileage75,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,524 miles
Since last MOT+11,473 miles
PASS
Mileage64,051 miles
Since last MOT+10,250 miles
PASS
Mileage53,801 miles
Since last MOT+11,898 miles
PASS
Mileage41,903 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage36,203 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 URV
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 URV

What car is BN53 URV?

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

What is the mileage of BN53 URV?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 URV was 122,753 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 URV passed its MOT?

BN53 URV has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 14 Jan 2019.

Is BN53 URV ULEZ compliant?

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

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