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PE53 BCZ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 119,416 miles on the clock, averaging 8,851 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 BCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,416
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
8,851

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 reading119,416 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,121
Average per year8,851
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 BCZ 29k52k74k97k119k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage115,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
PASS
Mileage109,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,623 miles
PASS
Mileage102,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,824 miles
Since last MOT+13,736 miles
PASS
Mileage89,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,088 miles
Since last MOT+6,800 miles
PASS
Mileage82,288 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage70,982 miles
Since last MOT+11,147 miles
PASS
Mileage59,835 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,834 miles
Since last MOT+9,622 miles
PASS
Mileage50,212 miles
Since last MOT+13,155 miles
PASS
Mileage37,057 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,353 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

RegistrationPE53 BCZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 BCZ

What car is PE53 BCZ?

PE53 BCZ is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 BCZ?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 BCZ was 119,416 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 BCZ passed its MOT?

PE53 BCZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2016.

Is PE53 BCZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 BCZ 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 PE53 BCZ?

PE53 BCZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.