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YR53 VAA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 87,306 miles on the clock, averaging 9,181 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for YR53 VAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,306
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
9,181

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading87,306 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year9,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR53 VAA 51k60k69k78k87k '06'10'08

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,306 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,278 miles
Since last MOT+12,849 miles
PASS
Mileage74,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage71,007 miles
Since last MOT+6,383 miles
PASS
Mileage64,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,624 miles
Since last MOT+13,539 miles
PASS
Mileage51,085 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YR53 VAA

What car is YR53 VAA?

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

What is the mileage of YR53 VAA?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 VAA was 87,306 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 VAA passed its MOT?

YR53 VAA has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2010.

Is YR53 VAA ULEZ compliant?

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

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