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AF53 SUH

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 29,179 miles on the clock, averaging 2,041 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for AF53 SUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
29,179
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
2,041

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading29,179 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,642
Average per year2,041
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 SUH 9k14k19k24k29k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage29,179 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage26,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,537 miles
Since last MOT+1,194 miles
PASS
Mileage25,343 miles
Since last MOT+923 miles
PASS
Mileage24,420 miles
Since last MOT+1,588 miles
PASS
Mileage22,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,355 miles
PASS
Mileage20,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage17,481 miles
Since last MOT+1,333 miles
PASS
Mileage16,148 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage13,358 miles
Since last MOT+2,358 miles
PASS
Mileage11,000 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage8,767 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 SUH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 SUH

What car is AF53 SUH?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 SUH?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 SUH was 29,179 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 SUH passed its MOT?

AF53 SUH has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2016.

Is AF53 SUH ULEZ compliant?

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

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