2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · YF53 BYH
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2003. Recorded mileage 78,280 miles. MOT valid until 05/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1388cc
YF53 BYH Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 78,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YF53 BYH Mileage History
- 27/10/200613,575 mi
- 19/10/200715,623 mi+2,048 mi
- 24/10/200817,787 mi+2,164 mi
- 26/10/200920,325 mi+2,538 mi
- 20/10/201023,153 mi+2,828 mi
- 24/10/201125,914 mi+2,761 mi
- 24/10/201228,858 mi+2,944 mi
- 30/10/201332,122 mi+3,264 mi
- 20/10/201437,471 mi+5,349 mi
- 20/10/201437,471 mi
- 26/10/201543,703 mi+6,232 mi
- 26/10/201543,703 mi
- 14/10/201649,377 mi+5,674 mi
- 14/10/201754,927 mi+5,550 mi
- 05/10/201860,472 mi+5,545 mi
- 09/10/201964,867 mi+4,395 mi
- 09/10/201964,867 mi
- 08/10/202067,423 mi+2,556 mi
- 08/10/202067,423 mi
- 07/09/202169,199 mi+1,776 mi
- 15/08/202272,134 mi+2,935 mi
- 17/08/202373,849 mi+1,715 mi
- 17/08/202373,849 mi
- 03/09/202475,612 mi+1,763 mi
- 03/09/202475,612 mi
- 04/09/202577,373 mi+1,761 mi
- 14/08/202678,280 mi+907 mi
Average of roughly 3,268 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
YF53 BYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (YF53 BYH) between October 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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