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CE53 HNY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 76,515 miles on the clock, averaging 5,023 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 CE53 HNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,515
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,023

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 reading76,515 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,167
Average per year5,023
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE53 HNY 16k31k46k61k77k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage73,348 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,342 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
PASS
Mileage65,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage59,364 miles
Since last MOT+5,960 miles
PASS
Mileage53,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,764 miles
PASS
Mileage49,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,640 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,234 miles
PASS
Mileage40,411 miles
Since last MOT+5,020 miles
PASS
Mileage35,391 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage31,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage26,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage21,481 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
PASS
Mileage15,897 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

RegistrationCE53 HNY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 HNY

What car is CE53 HNY?

CE53 HNY is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 HNY?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 HNY was 76,515 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 HNY passed its MOT?

CE53 HNY has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2018.

Is CE53 HNY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 HNY 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 CE53 HNY?

CE53 HNY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.