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BN53 VUO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Orange Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourOrange
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 37,684 miles on the clock, averaging 2,739 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 VUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
37,684
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
2,739

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading37,684 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,399
Average per year2,739
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 VUO 16k21k27k32k38k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage37,684 miles
Since last MOT+1,399 miles
PASS
Mileage36,285 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,089 miles
PASS
Mileage35,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage31,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,195 miles
PASS
Mileage28,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage25,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage22,736 miles
Since last MOT+3,541 miles
PASS
Mileage19,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage15,839 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VUO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BN53 VUO

What car is BN53 VUO?

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

What is the mileage of BN53 VUO?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 VUO was 37,684 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 VUO passed its MOT?

BN53 VUO has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2014.

Is BN53 VUO ULEZ compliant?

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

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