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YM53 DSE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 95,048 miles on the clock, averaging 7,904 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for YM53 DSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,048
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,904

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading95,048 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-353
Average per year7,904
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 DSE 18k37k57k76k95k '06'16'12

Check YM53 DSE

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,048 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,401 miles
Since last MOT+14,153 miles
PASS
Mileage81,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,248 miles
Since last MOT+13,521 miles
PASS
Mileage67,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,727 miles
Since last MOT+14,047 miles
PASS
Mileage53,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,595 miles
PASS
Mileage46,085 miles
Since last MOT+4,635 miles
PASS
Mileage41,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,450 miles
Since last MOT+2,158 miles
PASS
Mileage39,292 miles
Since last MOT+6,078 miles
PASS
Mileage33,214 miles
Since last MOT+7,721 miles
PASS
Mileage25,493 miles
Since last MOT+7,397 miles
PASS
Mileage18,096 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 DSE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YM53 DSE

What car is YM53 DSE?

YM53 DSE is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM53 DSE?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 DSE was 95,048 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 DSE passed its MOT?

YM53 DSE has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2016.

Is YM53 DSE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM53 DSE 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 YM53 DSE?

YM53 DSE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.