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WF53 BPU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 109,263 miles on the clock, averaging 6,864 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 BPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,263
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,864

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,263 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,969
Average per year6,864
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 BPU 28k48k68k89k109k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage109,263 miles
Since last MOT+2,969 miles
PASS
Mileage106,294 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,286 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage102,285 miles
Since last MOT+3,861 miles
PASS
Mileage98,424 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,918 miles
PASS
Mileage93,479 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage88,939 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage82,716 miles
Since last MOT+7,524 miles
PASS
Mileage75,192 miles
Since last MOT+10,090 miles
PASS
Mileage65,102 miles
Since last MOT+10,526 miles
PASS
Mileage54,576 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
PASS
Mileage46,154 miles
Since last MOT+8,090 miles
PASS
Mileage38,064 miles
Since last MOT+10,362 miles
PASS
Mileage27,702 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 BPU
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 BPU

What car is WF53 BPU?

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

What is the mileage of WF53 BPU?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 BPU was 109,263 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 BPU passed its MOT?

WF53 BPU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 17 Aug 2018.

Is WF53 BPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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