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YP53 VKN

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 121,581 miles on the clock, averaging 7,658 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 VKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,581
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,658

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,581 miles
Reading date
Miles last year89
Average per year7,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 VKN 14k41k68k95k122k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,581 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage117,296 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,292 miles
Since last MOT+4,722 miles
PASS
Mileage112,570 miles
Since last MOT+24,605 miles
PASS
Mileage87,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,965 miles
Since last MOT+13,143 miles
PASS
Mileage74,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,822 miles
Since last MOT+323 miles
PASS
Mileage74,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage67,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,862 miles
Since last MOT+7,247 miles
PASS
Mileage60,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,615 miles
Since last MOT+11,666 miles
PASS
Mileage48,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,949 miles
Since last MOT+12,122 miles
PASS
Mileage36,827 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage30,452 miles
Since last MOT+6,013 miles
PASS
Mileage24,439 miles
Since last MOT+4,375 miles
PASS
Mileage20,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage14,333 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 VKN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 VKN

What car is YP53 VKN?

YP53 VKN is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 VKN?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 VKN was 121,581 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 VKN passed its MOT?

YP53 VKN has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2020.

Is YP53 VKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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