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BN53 VSU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 84,023 miles on the clock, averaging 2,662 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 VSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,023
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,662

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

Low mileage
Latest reading84,023 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,758
Average per year2,662
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 VSU 60k66k72k78k84k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage76,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,265 miles
PASS
Mileage161,917 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage150,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,368 miles
PASS
Mileage143,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,322 miles
Since last MOT+6,513 miles
PASS
Mileage136,809 miles
Since last MOT+9,245 miles
PASS
Mileage127,564 miles
Since last MOT+831 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,733 miles
Since last MOT+14,375 miles
PASS
Mileage112,358 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,352 miles
Since last MOT+24,670 miles
PASS
Mileage87,682 miles
Since last MOT+27,792 miles
PASS
Mileage59,890 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VSU
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 VSU

What car is BN53 VSU?

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

What is the mileage of BN53 VSU?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 VSU was 84,023 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 VSU passed its MOT?

BN53 VSU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2015.

Is BN53 VSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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