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YP53 VMA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 91,761 miles on the clock, averaging 8,355 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 VMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,761
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,355

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 reading91,761 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year8,355
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 VMA 21k39k57k74k92k '07'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,761 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,755 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,905 miles
Since last MOT+11,940 miles
PASS
Mileage69,965 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,963 miles
Since last MOT+8,686 miles
PASS
Mileage61,277 miles
Since last MOT+10,459 miles
PASS
Mileage50,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,818 miles
Since last MOT+11,925 miles
PASS
Mileage38,893 miles
Since last MOT+11,397 miles
PASS
Mileage27,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage24,064 miles
Since last MOT+801 miles
PASS
Mileage23,263 miles
Since last MOT+1,773 miles
PASS
Mileage21,490 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 VMA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 VMA

What car is YP53 VMA?

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

What is the mileage of YP53 VMA?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 VMA was 91,761 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 VMA passed its MOT?

YP53 VMA has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2015.

Is YP53 VMA ULEZ compliant?

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

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