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WL53 YFW

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Truro, West of England · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 50,199 miles on the clock, averaging 2,183 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 WL53 YFW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
50,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,183

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

Low mileage
Latest reading50,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year45
Average per year2,183
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL53 YFW 7k18k29k39k50k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,199 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage44,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,901 miles
PASS
Mileage37,878 miles
Since last MOT+14,327 miles
PASS
Mileage23,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,551 miles
Since last MOT+451 miles
PASS
Mileage23,100 miles
Since last MOT+605 miles
PASS
Mileage22,495 miles
Since last MOT+900 miles
PASS
Mileage21,595 miles
Since last MOT+998 miles
PASS
Mileage20,597 miles
Since last MOT+1,028 miles
PASS
Mileage19,569 miles
Since last MOT+1,090 miles
PASS
Mileage18,479 miles
Since last MOT+1,202 miles
PASS
Mileage17,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,277 miles
Since last MOT+1,235 miles
PASS
Mileage16,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,042 miles
Since last MOT+1,297 miles
PASS
Mileage14,745 miles
Since last MOT+1,320 miles
PASS
Mileage13,425 miles
Since last MOT+1,366 miles
PASS
Mileage12,059 miles
Since last MOT+1,654 miles
PASS
Mileage10,405 miles
Since last MOT+1,771 miles
PASS
Mileage8,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,827 miles
PASS
Mileage6,807 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

RegistrationWL53 YFW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WL53 YFW

What car is WL53 YFW?

WL53 YFW is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL53 YFW?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 YFW was 50,199 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 YFW passed its MOT?

WL53 YFW has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2026.

Is WL53 YFW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 YFW 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 WL53 YFW?

WL53 YFW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.