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AF53 ULD

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 108,741 miles on the clock, averaging 7,299 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 ULD

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,299

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 reading108,741 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,299
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 ULD 40k57k74k92k109k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,741 miles
Since last MOT+8,781 miles
PASS
Mileage99,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,960 miles
Since last MOT+12,411 miles
PASS
Mileage87,549 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage82,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,927 miles
Since last MOT+6,507 miles
PASS
Mileage76,420 miles
PASS
Mileage100,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,008 miles
PASS
Mileage92,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,443 miles
Since last MOT+7,939 miles
PASS
Mileage84,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage77,993 miles
Since last MOT+14,607 miles
PASS
Mileage63,386 miles
Since last MOT+23,263 miles
PASS
Mileage40,123 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 ULD
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 ULD

What car is AF53 ULD?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 ULD?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 ULD was 108,741 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 ULD passed its MOT?

AF53 ULD has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2016.

Is AF53 ULD ULEZ compliant?

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

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