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YK53 OXB

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 111,447 miles on the clock, averaging 4,742 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 YK53 OXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,447
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,742

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading111,447 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,017
Average per year4,742
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK53 OXB 35k54k73k92k111k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,447 miles
Since last MOT+11,017 miles
PASS
Mileage100,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,430 miles
Since last MOT+9,523 miles
PASS
Mileage90,907 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage86,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage82,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage78,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,073 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,717 miles
Since last MOT+4,532 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,185 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage60,095 miles
Since last MOT+2,130 miles
PASS
Mileage57,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage54,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,091 miles
PASS
Mileage49,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage43,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,368 miles
PASS
Mileage39,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,186 miles
PASS
Mileage35,343 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

RegistrationYK53 OXB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YK53 OXB

What car is YK53 OXB?

YK53 OXB is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YK53 OXB?

The last recorded mileage for YK53 OXB was 111,447 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK53 OXB passed its MOT?

YK53 OXB has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2022.

Is YK53 OXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK53 OXB 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 YK53 OXB?

YK53 OXB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.