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FN53 YJP

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 79,143 miles on the clock, averaging 4,556 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 FN53 YJP

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,143
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,556

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 reading79,143 miles
Reading date
Miles last year679
Average per year4,556
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 YJP 9k27k44k62k79k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,143 miles
Since last MOT+679 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,464 miles
Since last MOT+17,415 miles
PASS
Mileage61,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,049 miles
Since last MOT+15,424 miles
PASS
Mileage45,625 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage42,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,470 miles
Since last MOT+2,672 miles
PASS
Mileage39,798 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage36,378 miles
Since last MOT+1,869 miles
PASS
Mileage34,509 miles
Since last MOT+1,660 miles
PASS
Mileage32,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,849 miles
Since last MOT+4,172 miles
PASS
Mileage28,677 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,700 miles
PASS
Mileage24,971 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage20,639 miles
Since last MOT+1,713 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,926 miles
Since last MOT+1,778 miles
PASS
Mileage17,148 miles
Since last MOT+1,573 miles
PASS
Mileage15,575 miles
Since last MOT+2,987 miles
PASS
Mileage12,588 miles
Since last MOT+3,094 miles
PASS
Mileage9,494 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 YJP
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 YJP

What car is FN53 YJP?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 YJP?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 YJP was 79,143 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 YJP passed its MOT?

FN53 YJP has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2021.

Is FN53 YJP ULEZ compliant?

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

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