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YR53 TZU

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 47,559 miles on the clock, averaging 2,553 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 TZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,559
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,553

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

Low mileage
Latest reading47,559 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,341
Average per year2,553
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR53 TZU 2k14k25k36k48k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,341 miles
PASS
Mileage45,218 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,501 miles
PASS
Mileage42,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,622 miles
PASS
Mileage40,094 miles
Since last MOT+1,755 miles
PASS
Mileage38,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,664 miles
PASS
Mileage35,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,676 miles
PASS
Mileage31,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage28,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,077 miles
PASS
Mileage23,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage19,604 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,602 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage16,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage13,833 miles
Since last MOT+2,454 miles
PASS
Mileage11,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage8,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage6,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,466 miles
PASS
Mileage3,966 miles
Since last MOT+333 miles
PASS
Mileage3,633 miles
Since last MOT+631 miles
PASS
Mileage3,002 miles
Since last MOT+691 miles
PASS
Mileage2,311 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 TZU
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 TZU

What car is YR53 TZU?

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

What is the mileage of YR53 TZU?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 TZU was 47,559 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 TZU passed its MOT?

YR53 TZU has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2024.

Is YR53 TZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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