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YM53 RAX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 113,188 miles on the clock, averaging 9,902 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 YM53 RAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,188
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
9,902

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading113,188 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,902
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YM53 RAX 19k43k66k90k113k '06'16'12

Check YM53 RAX

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,188 miles
Since last MOT+9,743 miles
PASS
Mileage103,445 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,988 miles
PASS
Mileage95,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,453 miles
Since last MOT+9,870 miles
PASS
Mileage85,583 miles
Since last MOT+10,094 miles
PASS
Mileage75,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,489 miles
Since last MOT+14,204 miles
PASS
Mileage61,285 miles
Since last MOT+8,417 miles
PASS
Mileage52,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,868 miles
Since last MOT+13,885 miles
PASS
Mileage38,983 miles
Since last MOT+10,478 miles
PASS
Mileage28,505 miles
Since last MOT+9,446 miles
PASS
Mileage19,059 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

RegistrationYM53 RAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YM53 RAX

What car is YM53 RAX?

YM53 RAX is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM53 RAX?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 RAX was 113,188 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 RAX passed its MOT?

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

Is YM53 RAX ULEZ compliant?

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

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