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DY53 JKJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 103,128 miles on the clock, averaging 16,093 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 JKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,128
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
16,093

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading103,128 miles
Reading date
Average per year16,093
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DY53 JKJ 14k36k59k81k103k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,128 miles
Since last MOT+15,316 miles
PASS
Mileage87,812 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,799 miles
Since last MOT+26,560 miles
PASS
Mileage61,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,239 miles
Since last MOT+17,711 miles
PASS
Mileage43,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,528 miles
Since last MOT+15,081 miles
PASS
Mileage28,447 miles
Since last MOT+14,315 miles
PASS
Mileage14,132 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 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
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 JKJ

What car is DY53 JKJ?

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

What is the mileage of DY53 JKJ?

The last recorded mileage for DY53 JKJ was 103,128 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY53 JKJ passed its MOT?

DY53 JKJ has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2012.

Is DY53 JKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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