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CP53 CVH

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 48,428 miles on the clock, averaging 3,165 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 CP53 CVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,428
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,165

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,428 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,165
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CP53 CVH 14k22k31k40k48k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,428 miles
Since last MOT+2,883 miles
PASS
Mileage45,545 miles
Since last MOT+2,454 miles
PASS
Mileage43,091 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,090 miles
Since last MOT+2,289 miles
PASS
Mileage40,801 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
PASS
Mileage38,645 miles
Since last MOT+1,912 miles
PASS
Mileage36,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,733 miles
Since last MOT+1,344 miles
PASS
Mileage35,389 miles
Since last MOT+736 miles
PASS
Mileage34,653 miles
Since last MOT+1,257 miles
PASS
Mileage33,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,295 miles
PASS
Mileage31,101 miles
Since last MOT+5,456 miles
PASS
Mileage25,645 miles
Since last MOT+12,091 miles
PASS
Mileage13,554 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

RegistrationCP53 CVH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CP53 CVH

What car is CP53 CVH?

CP53 CVH is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CP53 CVH?

The last recorded mileage for CP53 CVH was 48,428 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CP53 CVH passed its MOT?

CP53 CVH has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2017.

Is CP53 CVH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CP53 CVH 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 CP53 CVH?

CP53 CVH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.