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GU53 YOW

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 119,112 miles on the clock, averaging 6,330 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 YOW

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,330

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,932
Average per year6,330
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 YOW 30k52k74k97k119k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,112 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage115,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,944 miles
PASS
Mileage113,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,236 miles
Since last MOT+8,786 miles
PASS
Mileage104,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,450 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage99,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,291 miles
Since last MOT+9,374 miles
PASS
Mileage89,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,917 miles
Since last MOT+10,897 miles
PASS
Mileage79,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,020 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage70,862 miles
Since last MOT+10,423 miles
PASS
Mileage60,439 miles
Since last MOT+9,180 miles
PASS
Mileage51,259 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,254 miles
Since last MOT+11,814 miles
PASS
Mileage39,440 miles
Since last MOT+9,747 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,693 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 YOW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 YOW

What car is GU53 YOW?

GU53 YOW is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 YOW?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 YOW was 119,112 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 YOW passed its MOT?

GU53 YOW has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2020.

Is GU53 YOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 YOW 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 GU53 YOW?

GU53 YOW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.