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BN53 VMW

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 1242cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 65,984 miles on the clock, averaging 3,753 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 VMW

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,984
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,753

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,984 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,591
Average per year3,753
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 VMW 3k18k34k50k66k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,984 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage61,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage56,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage53,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage48,505 miles
Since last MOT+7,009 miles
PASS
Mileage41,496 miles
Since last MOT+5,788 miles
PASS
Mileage35,708 miles
Since last MOT+4,935 miles
PASS
Mileage30,773 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,771 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage24,953 miles
Since last MOT+11,111 miles
PASS
Mileage13,842 miles
Since last MOT+9,045 miles
PASS
Mileage4,797 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
PASS
Mileage4,792 miles
Since last MOT+1,035 miles
PASS
Mileage3,757 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage3,733 miles
Since last MOT+1,115 miles
PASS
Mileage2,618 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VMW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BN53 VMW

What car is BN53 VMW?

BN53 VMW is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BN53 VMW?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 VMW was 65,984 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 VMW passed its MOT?

BN53 VMW has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2023.

Is BN53 VMW ULEZ compliant?

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

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