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FL53 BZP

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 81,448 miles on the clock, averaging 6,378 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 BZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,448
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,378

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

Below average
Latest reading81,448 miles
Reading date
Miles last year105
Average per year6,378
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 BZP 12k29k46k64k81k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,448 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,343 miles
Since last MOT+8,746 miles
PASS
Mileage72,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,597 miles
Since last MOT+4,374 miles
PASS
Mileage68,223 miles
Since last MOT+7,073 miles
PASS
Mileage61,150 miles
Since last MOT+8,082 miles
PASS
Mileage53,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,960 miles
PASS
Mileage46,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage40,969 miles
Since last MOT+9,257 miles
PASS
Mileage31,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,062 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,650 miles
Since last MOT+6,002 miles
PASS
Mileage21,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
PASS
Mileage17,008 miles
Since last MOT+5,467 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,541 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 BZP
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 BZP

What car is FL53 BZP?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 BZP?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 BZP was 81,448 miles, recorded on 18 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 BZP passed its MOT?

FL53 BZP has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2017.

Is FL53 BZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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