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AF53 UKY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 86,315 miles on the clock, averaging 3,811 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 UKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,315
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,811

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,315 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,932
Average per year3,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 UKY 21k37k54k70k86k '06'23'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,315 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage79,383 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,149 miles
PASS
Mileage71,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage67,606 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage65,090 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,080 miles
Since last MOT+5,889 miles
PASS
Mileage59,191 miles
Since last MOT+3,576 miles
PASS
Mileage55,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,446 miles
PASS
Mileage53,169 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage50,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,474 miles
PASS
Mileage48,136 miles
Since last MOT+3,082 miles
PASS
Mileage45,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,267 miles
PASS
Mileage39,787 miles
Since last MOT+6,062 miles
PASS
Mileage33,725 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage27,648 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,592 miles
PASS
Mileage21,023 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 UKY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 UKY

What car is AF53 UKY?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 UKY?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 UKY was 86,315 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 UKY passed its MOT?

AF53 UKY has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2023.

Is AF53 UKY ULEZ compliant?

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

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