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WF53 BZM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 197,877 miles on the clock, averaging 11,062 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for WF53 BZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,877
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
11,062

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading197,877 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,409
Average per year11,062
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF53 BZM 21k65k110k154k198k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage197,877 miles
Since last MOT+8,409 miles
PASS
Mileage189,468 miles
Since last MOT+9,346 miles
PASS
Mileage180,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,122 miles
Since last MOT+9,548 miles
PASS
Mileage170,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,574 miles
Since last MOT+11,220 miles
PASS
Mileage159,354 miles
Since last MOT+11,150 miles
PASS
Mileage148,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,204 miles
Since last MOT+11,031 miles
PASS
Mileage137,173 miles
Since last MOT+8,989 miles
PASS
Mileage128,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,184 miles
Since last MOT+8,164 miles
PASS
Mileage120,020 miles
Since last MOT+6,723 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,297 miles
Since last MOT+8,637 miles
PASS
Mileage104,660 miles
Since last MOT+8,503 miles
PASS
Mileage96,157 miles
Since last MOT+14,486 miles
PASS
Mileage81,671 miles
Since last MOT+15,480 miles
PASS
Mileage66,191 miles
Since last MOT+14,199 miles
PASS
Mileage51,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,992 miles
Since last MOT+13,109 miles
PASS
Mileage38,883 miles
Since last MOT+17,510 miles
PASS
Mileage21,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,373 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 BZM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
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 BZM

What car is WF53 BZM?

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

What is the mileage of WF53 BZM?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 BZM was 197,877 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 BZM passed its MOT?

WF53 BZM has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 5 Sep 2022.

Is WF53 BZM ULEZ compliant?

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

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