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YP53 GMV

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 113,956 miles on the clock, averaging 7,242 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 GMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,956
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,242

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,956 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,242
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 GMV 28k49k71k92k114k '06'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,956 miles
Since last MOT+1,559 miles
PASS
Mileage112,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,397 miles
Since last MOT+3,480 miles
PASS
Mileage108,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,172 miles
PASS
Mileage103,745 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage97,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,605 miles
Since last MOT+9,482 miles
PASS
Mileage88,123 miles
Since last MOT+11,169 miles
PASS
Mileage76,954 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
PASS
Mileage70,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,523 miles
Since last MOT+7,063 miles
PASS
Mileage57,460 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage50,421 miles
Since last MOT+10,184 miles
PASS
Mileage40,237 miles
Since last MOT+12,415 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,822 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 GMV
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 GMV

What car is YP53 GMV?

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

What is the mileage of YP53 GMV?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 GMV was 113,956 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 GMV passed its MOT?

YP53 GMV has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2018.

Is YP53 GMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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