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AP53 APF

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Norwich, 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 173,318 miles on the clock, averaging 8,128 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 AP53 APF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
173,318
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,128

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading173,318 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,845
Average per year8,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP53 APF 19k58k96k135k173k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,318 miles
Since last MOT+7,845 miles
PASS
Mileage165,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,332 miles
PASS
Mileage160,141 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage154,164 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,160 miles
Since last MOT+4,034 miles
PASS
Mileage150,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,126 miles
Since last MOT+3,970 miles
PASS
Mileage146,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,972 miles
PASS
Mileage140,184 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,480 miles
PASS
Mileage133,804 miles
Since last MOT+5,642 miles
PASS
Mileage128,162 miles
Since last MOT+9,771 miles
PASS
Mileage118,391 miles
Since last MOT+9,880 miles
PASS
Mileage108,511 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,531 miles
Since last MOT+11,398 miles
PASS
Mileage97,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,272 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,861 miles
Since last MOT+2,766 miles
PASS
Mileage87,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,994 miles
PASS
Mileage83,101 miles
Since last MOT+3,882 miles
PASS
Mileage79,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,219 miles
Since last MOT+13,624 miles
PASS
Mileage65,595 miles
Since last MOT+18,028 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,567 miles
Since last MOT+14,389 miles
PASS
Mileage33,178 miles
Since last MOT+14,063 miles
PASS
Mileage19,115 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

RegistrationAP53 APF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AP53 APF

What car is AP53 APF?

AP53 APF is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP53 APF?

The last recorded mileage for AP53 APF was 173,318 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP53 APF passed its MOT?

AP53 APF has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.

Is AP53 APF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 APF 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 AP53 APF?

AP53 APF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.