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YM53 SEO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Orange Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourOrange
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 188,184 miles on the clock, averaging 9,538 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for YM53 SEO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
188,184
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
9,538

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,184 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,813
Average per year9,538
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 SEO 7k52k97k143k188k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,184 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage185,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,569 miles
PASS
Mileage180,802 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,456 miles
PASS
Mileage176,345 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,339 miles
Since last MOT+12,202 miles
PASS
Mileage164,137 miles
Since last MOT+305 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,950 miles
PASS
Mileage156,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,792 miles
PASS
Mileage151,090 miles
Since last MOT+9,111 miles
PASS
Mileage141,979 miles
Since last MOT+10,084 miles
PASS
Mileage131,895 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,871 miles
Since last MOT+12,504 miles
PASS
Mileage119,367 miles
Since last MOT+12,613 miles
PASS
Mileage106,754 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,733 miles
Since last MOT+7,373 miles
PASS
Mileage99,360 miles
Since last MOT+2,255 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,105 miles
Since last MOT+14,609 miles
PASS
Mileage82,496 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,469 miles
Since last MOT+15,100 miles
PASS
Mileage67,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,369 miles
Since last MOT+14,066 miles
PASS
Mileage53,303 miles
Since last MOT+15,441 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,862 miles
Since last MOT+16,218 miles
PASS
Mileage21,644 miles
Since last MOT+11,974 miles
PASS
Mileage9,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,066 miles
PASS
Mileage6,604 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YM53 SEO

What car is YM53 SEO?

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

What is the mileage of YM53 SEO?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 SEO was 188,184 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 SEO passed its MOT?

YM53 SEO has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2025.

Is YM53 SEO ULEZ compliant?

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

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