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HF53 LYU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Silver Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 164,947 miles on the clock, averaging 12,567 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HF53 LYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,947
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,567

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 reading164,947 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,147
Average per year12,567
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HF53 LYU 31k64k98k131k165k '06'17'11

Check HF53 LYU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,947 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage157,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,800 miles
Since last MOT+16,327 miles
PASS
Mileage141,473 miles
Since last MOT+17,071 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,402 miles
Since last MOT+15,257 miles
PASS
Mileage109,145 miles
Since last MOT+15,981 miles
PASS
Mileage93,164 miles
Since last MOT+14,308 miles
PASS
Mileage78,856 miles
Since last MOT+12,965 miles
PASS
Mileage65,891 miles
Since last MOT+13,612 miles
PASS
Mileage52,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,279 miles
Since last MOT+10,544 miles
PASS
Mileage41,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,735 miles
Since last MOT+11,078 miles
PASS
Mileage30,657 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 LYU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHF — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HF53 LYU

What car is HF53 LYU?

HF53 LYU is an silver Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HF53 LYU?

The last recorded mileage for HF53 LYU was 164,947 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HF53 LYU passed its MOT?

HF53 LYU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2017.

Is HF53 LYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HF53 LYU 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 HF53 LYU?

HF53 LYU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.