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KL53 YUR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 129,724 miles on the clock, averaging 6,931 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for KL53 YUR

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,724
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,931

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,724 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,931
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 YUR 41k63k85k108k130k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,724 miles
Since last MOT+394 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,330 miles
Since last MOT+16,744 miles
PASS
Mileage112,586 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,222 miles
PASS
Mileage107,362 miles
Since last MOT+4,654 miles
PASS
Mileage102,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,282 miles
PASS
Mileage97,426 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage92,488 miles
Since last MOT+3,434 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,054 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage85,366 miles
Since last MOT+3,145 miles
PASS
Mileage82,221 miles
Since last MOT+3,778 miles
PASS
Mileage78,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,974 miles
PASS
Mileage72,469 miles
Since last MOT+6,119 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,350 miles
Since last MOT+14,561 miles
PASS
Mileage51,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,789 miles
Since last MOT+10,737 miles
PASS
Mileage41,052 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

RegistrationKL53 YUR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KL53 YUR

What car is KL53 YUR?

KL53 YUR is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KL53 YUR?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 YUR was 129,724 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 YUR passed its MOT?

KL53 YUR has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2019.

Is KL53 YUR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KL53 YUR 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 KL53 YUR?

KL53 YUR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.