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GY53 LYU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 95,612 miles on the clock, averaging 7,611 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for GY53 LYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,612
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,611

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading95,612 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,839
Average per year7,611
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY53 LYU 19k38k57k76k96k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,839 miles
PASS
Mileage88,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,958 miles
PASS
Mileage81,815 miles
Since last MOT+4,105 miles
PASS
Mileage77,710 miles
Since last MOT+5,353 miles
PASS
Mileage72,357 miles
Since last MOT+10,206 miles
PASS
Mileage62,151 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,730 miles
PASS
Mileage49,094 miles
Since last MOT+11,555 miles
PASS
Mileage37,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,539 miles
Since last MOT+10,053 miles
PASS
Mileage27,486 miles
Since last MOT+8,344 miles
PASS
Mileage19,142 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 LYU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GY53 LYU

What car is GY53 LYU?

GY53 LYU is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GY53 LYU?

The last recorded mileage for GY53 LYU was 95,612 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY53 LYU passed its MOT?

GY53 LYU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2016.

Is GY53 LYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 LYU 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 GY53 LYU?

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