Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 118,071 miles on the clock, averaging 8,162 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.
MOT & Mileage History for AO53 FLZ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 118,071 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,511 |
| Average per year | 8,162 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AO53 FLZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AO53 FLZ
What car is AO53 FLZ?
AO53 FLZ is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AO53 FLZ?
The last recorded mileage for AO53 FLZ was 118,071 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO53 FLZ passed its MOT?
AO53 FLZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2018.
Is AO53 FLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 FLZ 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 AO53 FLZ?
AO53 FLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.