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CK53 NEJ

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 93,033 miles on the clock, averaging 8,935 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 CK53 NEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,033
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,935

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 reading93,033 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,131
Average per year8,935
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CK53 NEJ 38k52k66k79k93k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage93,033 miles
Since last MOT+12,131 miles
PASS
Mileage80,902 miles
Since last MOT+269 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,633 miles
Since last MOT+12,607 miles
PASS
Mileage68,026 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage56,350 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage48,141 miles
Since last MOT+9,899 miles
PASS
Mileage38,242 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 NEJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CK53 NEJ

What car is CK53 NEJ?

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

What is the mileage of CK53 NEJ?

The last recorded mileage for CK53 NEJ was 93,033 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CK53 NEJ passed its MOT?

CK53 NEJ has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 14 Jan 2013.

Is CK53 NEJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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