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FL53 BYH

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 85,225 miles on the clock, averaging 3,797 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 FL53 BYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,797

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

Low mileage
Latest reading85,225 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,116
Average per year3,797
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 BYH 15k33k50k68k85k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,225 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage79,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage75,048 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,882 miles
Since last MOT+9,470 miles
PASS
Mileage65,412 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,389 miles
Since last MOT+11,334 miles
PASS
Mileage54,055 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,040 miles
Since last MOT+755 miles
PASS
Mileage53,285 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,282 miles
Since last MOT+2,489 miles
PASS
Mileage50,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage46,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage42,123 miles
Since last MOT+1,806 miles
PASS
Mileage40,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,143 miles
PASS
Mileage38,174 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage35,052 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage33,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,221 miles
PASS
Mileage30,937 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage28,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,930 miles
PASS
Mileage25,361 miles
Since last MOT+3,333 miles
PASS
Mileage22,028 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage18,806 miles
Since last MOT+3,550 miles
PASS
Mileage15,256 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

RegistrationFL53 BYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 BYH

What car is FL53 BYH?

FL53 BYH is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 BYH?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 BYH was 85,225 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 BYH passed its MOT?

FL53 BYH has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2025.

Is FL53 BYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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