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YM53 UFN

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 141,341 miles on the clock, averaging 11,288 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 UFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,288

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 reading141,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,328
Average per year11,288
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 UFN 14k46k78k109k141k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage141,341 miles
Since last MOT+16,328 miles
PASS
Mileage125,013 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,677 miles
PASS
Mileage116,335 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,333 miles
Since last MOT+3,197 miles
PASS
Mileage113,136 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,135 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage106,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,619 miles
Since last MOT+9,112 miles
PASS
Mileage97,507 miles
Since last MOT+10,206 miles
PASS
Mileage87,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,301 miles
Since last MOT+9,058 miles
PASS
Mileage78,243 miles
Since last MOT+12,591 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,652 miles
Since last MOT+12,606 miles
PASS
Mileage53,046 miles
Since last MOT+15,255 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,791 miles
Since last MOT+13,601 miles
PASS
Mileage24,190 miles
Since last MOT+10,520 miles
PASS
Mileage13,670 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 UFN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YM53 UFN

What car is YM53 UFN?

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

What is the mileage of YM53 UFN?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 UFN was 141,341 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 UFN passed its MOT?

YM53 UFN has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 4 Apr 2018.

Is YM53 UFN ULEZ compliant?

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

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