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EO53 YBP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 109,061 miles on the clock, averaging 4,815 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 YBP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,061
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,815

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading109,061 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,815
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 YBP 15k39k62k86k109k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
PASS
Mileage103,800 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage98,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,652 miles
Since last MOT+5,032 miles
PASS
Mileage93,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,169 miles
PASS
Mileage88,451 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage82,809 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,594 miles
PASS
Mileage78,214 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage71,893 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage66,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage60,792 miles
Since last MOT+3,490 miles
PASS
Mileage57,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage52,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,939 miles
PASS
Mileage47,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage44,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,591 miles
PASS
Mileage37,214 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage28,885 miles
Since last MOT+8,654 miles
PASS
Mileage20,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,469 miles
PASS
Mileage17,762 miles
Since last MOT+2,452 miles
PASS
Mileage15,310 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

RegistrationEO53 YBP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 YBP

What car is EO53 YBP?

EO53 YBP is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 YBP?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 YBP was 109,061 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 YBP passed its MOT?

EO53 YBP has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.

Is EO53 YBP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 YBP 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 EO53 YBP?

EO53 YBP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.