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CE53 PXU

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 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 121,133 miles on the clock, averaging 8,360 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 CE53 PXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,133
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,360

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,133 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year8,360
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 PXU 20k45k70k96k121k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,133 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,127 miles
Since last MOT+7,940 miles
PASS
Mileage113,187 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,115 miles
Since last MOT+10,735 miles
PASS
Mileage102,380 miles
Since last MOT+11,066 miles
PASS
Mileage91,314 miles
Since last MOT+239 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,075 miles
Since last MOT+13,748 miles
PASS
Mileage77,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,327 miles
Since last MOT+16,962 miles
PASS
Mileage60,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,365 miles
Since last MOT+9,842 miles
PASS
Mileage50,523 miles
Since last MOT+6,319 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,204 miles
Since last MOT+4,102 miles
PASS
Mileage40,102 miles
FAIL
Mileage335,251 miles
Since last MOT+304,702 miles
PASS
Mileage30,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage25,479 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage19,573 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 PXU
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 PXU

What car is CE53 PXU?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 PXU?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 PXU was 121,133 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 PXU passed its MOT?

CE53 PXU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2018.

Is CE53 PXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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