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AY53 WRK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 103,934 miles on the clock, averaging 7,184 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 AY53 WRK

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,934
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,184

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 reading103,934 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,349
Average per year7,184
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY53 WRK 20k41k62k83k104k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,349 miles
PASS
Mileage98,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,311 miles
PASS
Mileage91,274 miles
Since last MOT+211 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,063 miles
Since last MOT+6,890 miles
PASS
Mileage84,173 miles
Since last MOT+10,801 miles
PASS
Mileage73,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,372 miles
Since last MOT+7,249 miles
PASS
Mileage66,123 miles
Since last MOT+8,337 miles
PASS
Mileage57,786 miles
Since last MOT+7,860 miles
PASS
Mileage49,926 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage43,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,532 miles
PASS
Mileage36,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,186 miles
PASS
Mileage29,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,981 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,622 miles
Since last MOT+3,338 miles
PASS
Mileage20,284 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

RegistrationAY53 WRK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AY53 WRK

What car is AY53 WRK?

AY53 WRK is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AY53 WRK?

The last recorded mileage for AY53 WRK was 103,934 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY53 WRK passed its MOT?

AY53 WRK has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2018.

Is AY53 WRK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY53 WRK 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 AY53 WRK?

AY53 WRK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.