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AP53 NBB

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 118,851 miles on the clock, averaging 7,489 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 NBB

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,851
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,489

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,851 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,090
Average per year7,489
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP53 NBB 7k35k63k91k119k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,090 miles
PASS
Mileage115,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,761 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage109,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,129 miles
Since last MOT+7,482 miles
PASS
Mileage101,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,647 miles
Since last MOT+8,147 miles
PASS
Mileage93,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,500 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage84,552 miles
Since last MOT+10,258 miles
PASS
Mileage74,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,294 miles
Since last MOT+10,191 miles
PASS
Mileage64,103 miles
Since last MOT+10,729 miles
PASS
Mileage53,374 miles
Since last MOT+10,060 miles
PASS
Mileage43,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,990 miles
PASS
Mileage34,324 miles
Since last MOT+3,856 miles
PASS
Mileage30,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
PASS
Mileage23,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,997 miles
PASS
Mileage17,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage12,393 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
PASS
Mileage6,688 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 NBB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AP53 NBB

What car is AP53 NBB?

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

What is the mileage of AP53 NBB?

The last recorded mileage for AP53 NBB was 118,851 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP53 NBB passed its MOT?

AP53 NBB has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2021.

Is AP53 NBB ULEZ compliant?

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

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