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GY53 LYD

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 178,878 miles on the clock, averaging 12,348 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY53 LYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,348

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,702
Average per year12,348
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY53 LYD 34k70k106k143k179k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage178,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,702 miles
PASS
Mileage175,176 miles
Since last MOT+926 miles
PASS
Mileage174,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,250 miles
Since last MOT+10,021 miles
PASS
Mileage164,229 miles
Since last MOT+27,606 miles
PASS
Mileage136,623 miles
Since last MOT+15,411 miles
PASS
Mileage121,212 miles
Since last MOT+13,802 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,410 miles
Since last MOT+15,188 miles
PASS
Mileage92,222 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,219 miles
Since last MOT+22,706 miles
PASS
Mileage69,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,513 miles
Since last MOT+16,127 miles
PASS
Mileage53,386 miles
Since last MOT+10,122 miles
PASS
Mileage43,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,264 miles
Since last MOT+9,377 miles
PASS
Mileage33,887 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 LYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GY53 LYD

What car is GY53 LYD?

GY53 LYD is a red Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GY53 LYD?

The last recorded mileage for GY53 LYD was 178,878 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY53 LYD passed its MOT?

GY53 LYD has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 30 Jun 2018.

Is GY53 LYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 LYD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GY53 LYD?

GY53 LYD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.