No, FX53 YSE is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for FX53 YSE?

The MOT for FX53 YSE is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of FX53 YSE?

The recorded mileage for FX53 YSE is 96,177 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FX53 YSE ULEZ compliant?

No, FX53 YSE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FX53 YSE

FX53 YSE

2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 96,177 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 2003 · Lincoln
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/05/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 96,177 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 01/05/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 96,177 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2003
Engine: 1242cc

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FX53 YSE Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
96,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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FX53 YSE Mileage History

06/04/202278,458 mi
03/05/202383,964 mi+5,506 mi
29/04/202489,685 mi+5,721 mi
01/05/202596,177 mi+6,492 mi
02/05/202596,177 mi

Average of roughly 5,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FX53 YSE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 08:05

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (FX53 YSE) between April 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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