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CK53 LJX

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 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 122,586 miles on the clock, averaging 9,274 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 CK53 LJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,586
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,274

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading122,586 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,274
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CK53 LJX 29k52k76k99k123k '06'16'11

Check CK53 LJX

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,586 miles
Since last MOT+10,231 miles
PASS
Mileage112,355 miles
Since last MOT+12,662 miles
PASS
Mileage99,693 miles
Since last MOT+8,894 miles
PASS
Mileage90,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,799 miles
Since last MOT+4,964 miles
PASS
Mileage85,835 miles
Since last MOT+4,417 miles
PASS
Mileage81,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,580 miles
PASS
Mileage74,838 miles
Since last MOT+11,691 miles
PASS
Mileage63,147 miles
Since last MOT+8,997 miles
PASS
Mileage54,150 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,067 miles
Since last MOT+12,229 miles
PASS
Mileage41,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,838 miles
Since last MOT+12,747 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,091 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

RegistrationCK53 LJX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CK53 LJX

What car is CK53 LJX?

CK53 LJX is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CK53 LJX?

The last recorded mileage for CK53 LJX was 122,586 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CK53 LJX passed its MOT?

CK53 LJX has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2016.

Is CK53 LJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CK53 LJX 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 CK53 LJX?

CK53 LJX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.