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DY53 JHA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 148,469 miles on the clock, averaging 15,305 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for DY53 JHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,469
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
15,305

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,469 miles
Reading date
Miles last year61
Average per year15,305
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DY53 JHA 40k67k94k121k148k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,469 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,408 miles
Since last MOT+7,845 miles
PASS
Mileage140,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,912 miles
PASS
Mileage130,651 miles
Since last MOT+13,543 miles
PASS
Mileage117,108 miles
Since last MOT+27,110 miles
PASS
Mileage89,998 miles
Since last MOT+15,684 miles
PASS
Mileage74,314 miles
Since last MOT+15,024 miles
PASS
Mileage59,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,290 miles
Since last MOT+19,059 miles
PASS
Mileage40,231 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

RegistrationDY53 JHA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DY53 JHA

What car is DY53 JHA?

DY53 JHA is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DY53 JHA?

The last recorded mileage for DY53 JHA was 148,469 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY53 JHA passed its MOT?

DY53 JHA has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2013.

Is DY53 JHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY53 JHA 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 DY53 JHA?

DY53 JHA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.