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FN53 BYD

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 118,544 miles on the clock, averaging 8,223 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FN53 BYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,223

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,544 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,223
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 BYD 25k48k72k95k119k '06'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,544 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
PASS
Mileage114,407 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,361 miles
Since last MOT+12,328 miles
PASS
Mileage102,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,033 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage94,906 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage90,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
PASS
Mileage86,569 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage78,374 miles
Since last MOT+12,188 miles
PASS
Mileage66,186 miles
Since last MOT+13,400 miles
PASS
Mileage52,786 miles
Since last MOT+14,540 miles
PASS
Mileage38,246 miles
Since last MOT+13,481 miles
PASS
Mileage24,765 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

RegistrationFN53 BYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FN53 BYD

What car is FN53 BYD?

FN53 BYD is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FN53 BYD?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 BYD was 118,544 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 BYD passed its MOT?

FN53 BYD has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2018.

Is FN53 BYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN53 BYD 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 FN53 BYD?

FN53 BYD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.