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YR53 BWY

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 91,507 miles on the clock, averaging 4,513 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for YR53 BWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,507
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,513

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

Low mileage
Latest reading91,507 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,513
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR53 BWY 23k40k57k74k92k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,507 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,506 miles
Since last MOT+14,312 miles
PASS
Mileage77,194 miles
Since last MOT+6,281 miles
PASS
Mileage70,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,913 miles
Since last MOT+1,891 miles
PASS
Mileage69,022 miles
Since last MOT+1,499 miles
PASS
Mileage67,523 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage60,699 miles
Since last MOT+10,103 miles
PASS
Mileage50,596 miles
Since last MOT+2,823 miles
PASS
Mileage47,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,384 miles
PASS
Mileage44,389 miles
Since last MOT+3,437 miles
PASS
Mileage40,952 miles
Since last MOT+2,943 miles
PASS
Mileage38,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
PASS
Mileage34,847 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
PASS
Mileage31,563 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage28,676 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage25,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage22,602 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

RegistrationYR53 BWY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YR53 BWY

What car is YR53 BWY?

YR53 BWY is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YR53 BWY?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 BWY was 91,507 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 BWY passed its MOT?

YR53 BWY has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2021.

Is YR53 BWY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR53 BWY 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 YR53 BWY?

YR53 BWY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.