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YS53 FZM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 110,340 miles on the clock, averaging 6,807 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 YS53 FZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,807

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 reading110,340 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,807
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 FZM 32k52k71k91k110k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,340 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,338 miles
Since last MOT+2,391 miles
PASS
Mileage107,947 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,943 miles
Since last MOT+2,727 miles
PASS
Mileage105,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,216 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage102,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,749 miles
PASS
Mileage99,904 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage96,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,369 miles
PASS
Mileage89,846 miles
Since last MOT+10,810 miles
PASS
Mileage79,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
PASS
Mileage71,426 miles
Since last MOT+11,411 miles
PASS
Mileage60,015 miles
Since last MOT+14,941 miles
PASS
Mileage45,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
PASS
Mileage43,212 miles
Since last MOT+11,243 miles
PASS
Mileage31,969 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

RegistrationYS53 FZM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YS53 FZM

What car is YS53 FZM?

YS53 FZM is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YS53 FZM?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 FZM was 110,340 miles, recorded on 1 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 FZM passed its MOT?

YS53 FZM has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2018.

Is YS53 FZM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS53 FZM 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 YS53 FZM?

YS53 FZM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.