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FL53 BYF

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 99,249 miles on the clock, averaging 7,918 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 BYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,249
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,918

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,249 miles
Reading date
Miles last year125
Average per year7,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 BYF 12k33k55k77k99k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,249 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,124 miles
Since last MOT+9,881 miles
PASS
Mileage89,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,243 miles
Since last MOT+16,699 miles
PASS
Mileage72,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,544 miles
Since last MOT+15,240 miles
PASS
Mileage57,304 miles
Since last MOT+11,936 miles
PASS
Mileage45,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,800 miles
PASS
Mileage37,568 miles
Since last MOT+8,502 miles
PASS
Mileage29,066 miles
Since last MOT+3,093 miles
PASS
Mileage25,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage21,704 miles
Since last MOT+3,064 miles
PASS
Mileage18,640 miles
Since last MOT+3,207 miles
PASS
Mileage15,433 miles
Since last MOT+3,852 miles
PASS
Mileage11,581 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BYF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 BYF

What car is FL53 BYF?

FL53 BYF is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 BYF?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 BYF was 99,249 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 BYF passed its MOT?

FL53 BYF has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2017.

Is FL53 BYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 BYF 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 FL53 BYF?

FL53 BYF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.