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YR53 KRU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 126,929 miles on the clock, averaging 8,550 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 YR53 KRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,929
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,550

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,929 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,277
Average per year8,550
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR53 KRU 38k60k82k105k127k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,929 miles
Since last MOT+13,277 miles
PASS
Mileage113,652 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,651 miles
Since last MOT+17,395 miles
PASS
Mileage96,256 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,254 miles
Since last MOT+3,840 miles
PASS
Mileage92,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,414 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage89,307 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,424 miles
Since last MOT+4,471 miles
PASS
Mileage79,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,920 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,033 miles
Since last MOT+13,821 miles
PASS
Mileage59,212 miles
Since last MOT+11,624 miles
PASS
Mileage47,588 miles
Since last MOT+9,984 miles
PASS
Mileage37,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,604 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 KRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YR53 KRU

What car is YR53 KRU?

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

What is the mileage of YR53 KRU?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 KRU was 126,929 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 KRU passed its MOT?

YR53 KRU has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2017.

Is YR53 KRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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