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CE53 PXR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 91,485 miles on the clock, averaging 6,327 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 PXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,485
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,327

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 reading91,485 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,019
Average per year6,327
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 PXR 21k39k56k74k91k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,485 miles
Since last MOT+16,019 miles
PASS
Mileage75,466 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,463 miles
Since last MOT+9,034 miles
PASS
Mileage66,429 miles
Since last MOT+10,780 miles
PASS
Mileage55,649 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,648 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage52,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,820 miles
PASS
Mileage49,873 miles
Since last MOT+2,948 miles
PASS
Mileage46,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage44,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage40,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,875 miles
PASS
Mileage34,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,481 miles
PASS
Mileage28,107 miles
Since last MOT+6,966 miles
PASS
Mileage21,141 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 PXR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 PXR

What car is CE53 PXR?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 PXR?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 PXR was 91,485 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 PXR passed its MOT?

CE53 PXR has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2017.

Is CE53 PXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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