Vehicle summary
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 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 168,495 miles on the clock, averaging 9,083 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for BN53 UYL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 168,495 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 9,083 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN53 UYL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BN53 UYL
What car is BN53 UYL?
BN53 UYL is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BN53 UYL?
The last recorded mileage for BN53 UYL was 168,495 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN53 UYL passed its MOT?
BN53 UYL has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2017.
Is BN53 UYL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 UYL 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 UYL?
BN53 UYL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.