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AO53 WXW

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 80,242 miles on the clock, averaging 4,029 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 AO53 WXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,242
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,029

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,242 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year4,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 WXW 7k25k43k62k80k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,242 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,234 miles
Since last MOT+1,262 miles
PASS
Mileage78,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,192 miles
PASS
Mileage76,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,780 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage74,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage70,896 miles
Since last MOT+1,620 miles
PASS
Mileage69,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,478 miles
PASS
Mileage63,798 miles
Since last MOT+8,551 miles
PASS
Mileage55,247 miles
Since last MOT+8,514 miles
PASS
Mileage46,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
PASS
Mileage44,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,330 miles
Since last MOT+4,200 miles
PASS
Mileage40,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,130 miles
Since last MOT+4,538 miles
PASS
Mileage35,592 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,763 miles
PASS
Mileage27,685 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,413 miles
PASS
Mileage18,478 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
PASS
Mileage18,321 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
PASS
Mileage14,323 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage10,897 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
PASS
Mileage7,484 miles
Since last MOT+944 miles
PASS
Mileage6,540 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

RegistrationAO53 WXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 WXW

What car is AO53 WXW?

AO53 WXW is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 WXW?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 WXW was 80,242 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 WXW passed its MOT?

AO53 WXW has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2025.

Is AO53 WXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 WXW 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 WXW?

AO53 WXW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.