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YM53 RZU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 46,894 miles on the clock, averaging 2,143 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for YM53 RZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,894
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,143

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,894 miles
Reading date
Miles last year514
Average per year2,143
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 RZU 7k17k27k37k47k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,894 miles
Since last MOT+514 miles
PASS
Mileage46,380 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,377 miles
Since last MOT+570 miles
PASS
Mileage45,807 miles
Since last MOT+365 miles
PASS
Mileage45,442 miles
Since last MOT+1,652 miles
PASS
Mileage43,790 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage41,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,297 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage37,236 miles
Since last MOT+2,833 miles
PASS
Mileage34,403 miles
Since last MOT+2,782 miles
PASS
Mileage31,621 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,176 miles
PASS
Mileage28,442 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,428 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage25,172 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
PASS
Mileage22,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,810 miles
PASS
Mileage19,288 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,726 miles
PASS
Mileage17,558 miles
Since last MOT+1,384 miles
PASS
Mileage16,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,174 miles
Since last MOT+1,931 miles
PASS
Mileage14,243 miles
Since last MOT+1,913 miles
PASS
Mileage12,330 miles
Since last MOT+2,878 miles
PASS
Mileage9,452 miles
Since last MOT+2,730 miles
PASS
Mileage6,722 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YM53 RZU

What car is YM53 RZU?

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

What is the mileage of YM53 RZU?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 RZU was 46,894 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 RZU passed its MOT?

YM53 RZU has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2025.

Is YM53 RZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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