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LR53 YJZ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 91,522 miles on the clock, averaging 6,788 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 LR53 YJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,522
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,788

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,522 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,788
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 YJZ 16k35k54k73k92k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,522 miles
Since last MOT+11,728 miles
PASS
Mileage79,794 miles
Since last MOT+12,109 miles
PASS
Mileage67,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,685 miles
Since last MOT+11,727 miles
PASS
Mileage55,958 miles
Since last MOT+8,402 miles
PASS
Mileage47,556 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
PASS
Mileage42,554 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage39,848 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
PASS
Mileage37,147 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,143 miles
Since last MOT+4,133 miles
PASS
Mileage33,010 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,994 miles
Since last MOT+6,349 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,872 miles
PASS
Mileage21,773 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage16,140 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

RegistrationLR53 YJZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 YJZ

What car is LR53 YJZ?

LR53 YJZ is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 YJZ?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 YJZ was 91,522 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 YJZ passed its MOT?

LR53 YJZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2017.

Is LR53 YJZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 YJZ 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 LR53 YJZ?

LR53 YJZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.