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YP53 FWY

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 123,003 miles on the clock, averaging 6,177 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 FWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,003
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,177

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,003 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,374
Average per year6,177
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 FWY 23k48k73k98k123k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,003 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage115,629 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,627 miles
Since last MOT+10,223 miles
PASS
Mileage105,404 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,400 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
PASS
Mileage99,188 miles
Since last MOT+6,842 miles
PASS
Mileage92,346 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,345 miles
Since last MOT+9,002 miles
PASS
Mileage83,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,349 miles
PASS
Mileage77,994 miles
Since last MOT+5,161 miles
PASS
Mileage72,833 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage67,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage62,972 miles
Since last MOT+10,312 miles
PASS
Mileage52,660 miles
PASS
Mileage53,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage48,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage43,430 miles
Since last MOT+6,963 miles
PASS
Mileage36,467 miles
Since last MOT+6,013 miles
PASS
Mileage30,454 miles
Since last MOT+7,404 miles
PASS
Mileage23,050 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

RegistrationYP53 FWY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 FWY

What car is YP53 FWY?

YP53 FWY is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 FWY?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 FWY was 123,003 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 FWY passed its MOT?

YP53 FWY has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2022.

Is YP53 FWY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 FWY 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 YP53 FWY?

YP53 FWY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.