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WF53 BHY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 74,646 miles on the clock, averaging 5,259 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 WF53 BHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,646
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,259

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 reading74,646 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,259
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 BHY 6k23k40k57k75k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,646 miles
Since last MOT+6,554 miles
PASS
Mileage68,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage65,651 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,646 miles
Since last MOT+6,993 miles
PASS
Mileage58,653 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,804 miles
PASS
Mileage50,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,304 miles
PASS
Mileage43,530 miles
Since last MOT+6,616 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,914 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,791 miles
Since last MOT+9,597 miles
PASS
Mileage21,194 miles
Since last MOT+1,788 miles
PASS
Mileage19,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,969 miles
PASS
Mileage10,437 miles
Since last MOT+1,077 miles
PASS
Mileage9,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,360 miles
Since last MOT+1,591 miles
PASS
Mileage7,769 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage6,021 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

RegistrationWF53 BHY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 BHY

What car is WF53 BHY?

WF53 BHY is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 BHY?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 BHY was 74,646 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 BHY passed its MOT?

WF53 BHY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2019.

Is WF53 BHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF53 BHY 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 WF53 BHY?

WF53 BHY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.