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YR53 TZL

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 110,369 miles on the clock, averaging 6,675 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 TZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,369
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,675

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 reading110,369 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,098
Average per year6,675
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR53 TZL 24k46k67k89k110k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage105,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,955 miles
PASS
Mileage99,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,316 miles
Since last MOT+10,774 miles
PASS
Mileage88,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,505 miles
PASS
Mileage81,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage77,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage72,898 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,537 miles
PASS
Mileage68,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,360 miles
Since last MOT+5,207 miles
PASS
Mileage63,153 miles
Since last MOT+8,218 miles
PASS
Mileage54,935 miles
Since last MOT+7,093 miles
PASS
Mileage47,842 miles
Since last MOT+7,480 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,362 miles
Since last MOT+8,469 miles
PASS
Mileage31,893 miles
Since last MOT+7,963 miles
PASS
Mileage23,930 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 TZL
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 TZL

What car is YR53 TZL?

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

What is the mileage of YR53 TZL?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 TZL was 110,369 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 TZL passed its MOT?

YR53 TZL has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2019.

Is YR53 TZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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