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AO53 ZRP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 128,906 miles on the clock, averaging 6,480 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 AO53 ZRP

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,906
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,480

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 reading128,906 miles
Reading date
Miles last year35
Average per year6,480
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 ZRP 20k47k74k102k129k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,906 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,871 miles
Since last MOT+6,972 miles
PASS
Mileage121,899 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,892 miles
Since last MOT+7,230 miles
PASS
Mileage114,662 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,660 miles
Since last MOT+9,762 miles
PASS
Mileage104,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,898 miles
Since last MOT+13,020 miles
PASS
Mileage91,878 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,898 miles
PASS
Mileage86,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage81,941 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage76,572 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage71,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
PASS
Mileage67,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,139 miles
PASS
Mileage62,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage57,412 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage52,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,650 miles
PASS
Mileage46,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage40,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,578 miles
Since last MOT+6,071 miles
PASS
Mileage27,507 miles
Since last MOT+7,585 miles
PASS
Mileage19,922 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 ZRP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 ZRP

What car is AO53 ZRP?

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

What is the mileage of AO53 ZRP?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 ZRP was 128,906 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 ZRP passed its MOT?

AO53 ZRP has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2023.

Is AO53 ZRP ULEZ compliant?

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

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