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YR53 RZU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 121,294 miles on the clock, averaging 5,355 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for YR53 RZU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,355

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

Below average
Latest reading121,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,106
Average per year5,355
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR53 RZU 16k43k69k95k121k '06'26'16

Check YR53 RZU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,106 miles
PASS
Mileage119,188 miles
Since last MOT+2,431 miles
PASS
Mileage116,757 miles
Since last MOT+2,726 miles
PASS
Mileage114,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,030 miles
PASS
Mileage112,001 miles
Since last MOT+2,430 miles
PASS
Mileage109,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,166 miles
PASS
Mileage104,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,405 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage101,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,137 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage96,601 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,418 miles
PASS
Mileage86,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,413 miles
PASS
Mileage79,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,871 miles
Since last MOT+2,782 miles
PASS
Mileage77,089 miles
Since last MOT+1,343 miles
PASS
Mileage75,746 miles
Since last MOT+904 miles
PASS
Mileage74,842 miles
Since last MOT+14,586 miles
PASS
Mileage60,256 miles
Since last MOT+15,450 miles
PASS
Mileage44,806 miles
Since last MOT+16,704 miles
PASS
Mileage28,102 miles
Since last MOT+11,660 miles
PASS
Mileage16,442 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 RZU
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 RZU

What car is YR53 RZU?

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

What is the mileage of YR53 RZU?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 RZU was 121,294 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 RZU passed its MOT?

YR53 RZU has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2026.

Is YR53 RZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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