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YP53 GKV

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 105,826 miles on the clock, averaging 6,159 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 GKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,826
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,159

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,826 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,159
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 GKV 19k41k63k84k106k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,826 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,821 miles
Since last MOT+536 miles
PASS
Mileage105,285 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,280 miles
Since last MOT+248 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,032 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
PASS
Mileage98,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,935 miles
Since last MOT+7,667 miles
PASS
Mileage91,268 miles
Since last MOT+8,930 miles
PASS
Mileage82,338 miles
Since last MOT+15,306 miles
PASS
Mileage67,032 miles
Since last MOT+14,814 miles
PASS
Mileage52,218 miles
Since last MOT+13,185 miles
PASS
Mileage39,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,033 miles
Since last MOT+1,362 miles
PASS
Mileage37,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,671 miles
Since last MOT+2,464 miles
PASS
Mileage35,207 miles
Since last MOT+2,607 miles
PASS
Mileage32,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,394 miles
PASS
Mileage30,206 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage26,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,595 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage22,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,437 miles
PASS
Mileage19,343 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 GKV
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 GKV

What car is YP53 GKV?

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

What is the mileage of YP53 GKV?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 GKV was 105,826 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 GKV passed its MOT?

YP53 GKV has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2020.

Is YP53 GKV ULEZ compliant?

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

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