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CK53 LML

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 57,248 miles on the clock, averaging 2,588 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for CK53 LML

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
2,588

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

Low mileage
Latest reading57,248 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,534
Average per year2,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CK53 LML 18k28k38k48k57k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,248 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage54,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,648 miles
PASS
Mileage49,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage44,370 miles
Since last MOT+1,222 miles
PASS
Mileage43,148 miles
Since last MOT+649 miles
PASS
Mileage42,499 miles
Since last MOT+1,358 miles
PASS
Mileage41,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,141 miles
Since last MOT+1,344 miles
PASS
Mileage39,797 miles
Since last MOT+1,505 miles
PASS
Mileage38,292 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,290 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage31,569 miles
Since last MOT+1,614 miles
PASS
Mileage29,955 miles
Since last MOT+1,531 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,424 miles
Since last MOT+1,726 miles
PASS
Mileage26,698 miles
Since last MOT+2,300 miles
PASS
Mileage24,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,043 miles
PASS
Mileage21,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,042 miles
PASS
Mileage18,313 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 LML
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CK53 LML

What car is CK53 LML?

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

What is the mileage of CK53 LML?

The last recorded mileage for CK53 LML was 57,248 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CK53 LML passed its MOT?

CK53 LML has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2021.

Is CK53 LML ULEZ compliant?

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

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