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AF53 SOE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 99,534 miles on the clock, averaging 6,993 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 AF53 SOE

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,534
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,993

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 reading99,534 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,817
Average per year6,993
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF53 SOE 22k41k61k80k100k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,534 miles
Since last MOT+12,817 miles
PASS
Mileage86,717 miles
Since last MOT+6,985 miles
PASS
Mileage79,732 miles
Since last MOT+9,121 miles
PASS
Mileage70,611 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,532 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage66,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage61,252 miles
Since last MOT+6,904 miles
PASS
Mileage54,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage49,467 miles
Since last MOT+5,276 miles
PASS
Mileage44,191 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage39,232 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage31,222 miles
Since last MOT+9,111 miles
PASS
Mileage22,111 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

RegistrationAF53 SOE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 SOE

What car is AF53 SOE?

AF53 SOE is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 SOE?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 SOE was 99,534 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 SOE passed its MOT?

AF53 SOE has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2017.

Is AF53 SOE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 SOE 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 AF53 SOE?

AF53 SOE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.