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CE53 VJF

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 69,547 miles on the clock, averaging 5,690 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 VJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,690

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 reading69,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year161
Average per year5,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 VJF 15k29k42k56k70k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,547 miles
Since last MOT+161 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,386 miles
Since last MOT+5,313 miles
PASS
Mileage64,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,161 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage54,486 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage49,775 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
PASS
Mileage42,358 miles
Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
Mileage39,422 miles
Since last MOT+10,637 miles
PASS
Mileage28,785 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage24,230 miles
Since last MOT+4,276 miles
PASS
Mileage19,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
PASS
Mileage15,224 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 VJF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 VJF

What car is CE53 VJF?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 VJF?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 VJF was 69,547 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 VJF passed its MOT?

CE53 VJF has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2016.

Is CE53 VJF ULEZ compliant?

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

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