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CE53 ORL

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing 2 (50% pass rate). It has 87,880 miles on the clock, averaging 43,029 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 ORL

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
43,029

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading87,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26,281
Average per year43,029
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE53 ORL 45k56k66k77k88k '07'08'08

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,880 miles
Since last MOT+26,281 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,599 miles
Since last MOT+16,487 miles
PASS
Mileage45,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,112 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 ORL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 ORL

What car is CE53 ORL?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 ORL?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 ORL was 87,880 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 ORL passed its MOT?

CE53 ORL has had 4 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (2 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2008.

Is CE53 ORL ULEZ compliant?

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

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