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CK53 BYH

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 103,984 miles on the clock, averaging 7,257 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for CK53 BYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,984
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,257

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 reading103,984 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year7,257
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CK53 BYH 18k40k61k83k104k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,984 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage98,899 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
PASS
Mileage93,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,273 miles
Since last MOT+5,464 miles
PASS
Mileage87,809 miles
Since last MOT+10,168 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,641 miles
Since last MOT+16,752 miles
PASS
Mileage60,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,148 miles
PASS
Mileage56,741 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage50,730 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,642 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage44,277 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage38,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage30,966 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage24,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage18,312 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

RegistrationCK53 BYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CK53 BYH

What car is CK53 BYH?

CK53 BYH is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CK53 BYH?

The last recorded mileage for CK53 BYH was 103,984 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CK53 BYH passed its MOT?

CK53 BYH has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2018.

Is CK53 BYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CK53 BYH 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 CK53 BYH?

CK53 BYH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.