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PK53 YTA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 58,966 miles on the clock, averaging 2,337 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for PK53 YTA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
58,966
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,337

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading58,966 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year2,337
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 YTA 14k26k37k48k59k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,966 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,064 miles
PASS
Mileage49,900 miles
Since last MOT+6,481 miles
PASS
Mileage43,419 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,854 miles
PASS
Mileage38,564 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage35,574 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
PASS
Mileage35,431 miles
Since last MOT+243 miles
PASS
Mileage35,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,188 miles
Since last MOT+1,334 miles
PASS
Mileage33,854 miles
Since last MOT+1,768 miles
PASS
Mileage32,086 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage30,187 miles
Since last MOT+1,548 miles
PASS
Mileage28,639 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage27,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,320 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage25,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,619 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
PASS
Mileage24,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,112 miles
PASS
Mileage23,006 miles
Since last MOT+1,295 miles
PASS
Mileage21,711 miles
Since last MOT+1,504 miles
PASS
Mileage20,207 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage18,698 miles
Since last MOT+1,780 miles
PASS
Mileage16,918 miles
Since last MOT+2,446 miles
PASS
Mileage14,472 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

RegistrationPK53 YTA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 YTA

What car is PK53 YTA?

PK53 YTA is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 YTA?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 YTA was 58,966 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 YTA passed its MOT?

PK53 YTA has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.

Is PK53 YTA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK53 YTA 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 PK53 YTA?

PK53 YTA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.