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YK53 PHJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 100,544 miles on the clock, averaging 6,596 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 YK53 PHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,596

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,544 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,117
Average per year6,596
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK53 PHJ 29k47k65k83k101k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage100,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,117 miles
PASS
Mileage94,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,741 miles
PASS
Mileage90,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,686 miles
Since last MOT+2,506 miles
PASS
Mileage88,180 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,181 miles
PASS
Mileage80,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,992 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,276 miles
Since last MOT+7,292 miles
PASS
Mileage65,984 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage57,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,945 miles
PASS
Mileage50,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,651 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,775 miles
Since last MOT+8,156 miles
PASS
Mileage36,619 miles
Since last MOT+7,301 miles
PASS
Mileage29,318 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 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YK53 PHJ

What car is YK53 PHJ?

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

What is the mileage of YK53 PHJ?

The last recorded mileage for YK53 PHJ was 100,544 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK53 PHJ passed its MOT?

YK53 PHJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 18 Sep 2017.

Is YK53 PHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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