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YR53 LAA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 102,232 miles on the clock, averaging 5,212 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for YR53 LAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,212

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,232 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,870
Average per year5,212
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR53 LAA 48k62k75k89k102k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,232 miles
Since last MOT+1,870 miles
PASS
Mileage100,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage94,272 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,271 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,267 miles
Since last MOT+4,494 miles
PASS
Mileage89,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,527 miles
Since last MOT+6,276 miles
PASS
Mileage80,251 miles
Since last MOT+20,782 miles
PASS
Mileage59,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,469 miles
PASS
Mileage62,362 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,309 miles
Since last MOT+9,436 miles
PASS
Mileage52,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,653 miles
PASS
Mileage48,220 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 LAA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YR53 LAA

What car is YR53 LAA?

YR53 LAA is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YR53 LAA?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 LAA was 102,232 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 LAA passed its MOT?

YR53 LAA has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2017.

Is YR53 LAA ULEZ compliant?

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

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