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CV53 EHY

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 82,217 miles on the clock, averaging 4,612 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 CV53 EHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,612

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 reading82,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,612
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 EHY 21k36k52k67k82k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,217 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,215 miles
Since last MOT+9,138 miles
PASS
Mileage73,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,077 miles
Since last MOT+1,970 miles
PASS
Mileage71,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage66,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,037 miles
Since last MOT+8,679 miles
PASS
Mileage57,358 miles
Since last MOT+6,987 miles
PASS
Mileage50,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage45,516 miles
Since last MOT+593 miles
PASS
Mileage44,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,923 miles
Since last MOT+1,221 miles
PASS
Mileage43,702 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,672 miles
Since last MOT+1,466 miles
PASS
Mileage42,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,774 miles
PASS
Mileage39,432 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage37,618 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage31,121 miles
Since last MOT+10,298 miles
PASS
Mileage20,823 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

RegistrationCV53 EHY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CV53 EHY

What car is CV53 EHY?

CV53 EHY is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CV53 EHY?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 EHY was 82,217 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 EHY passed its MOT?

CV53 EHY has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2019.

Is CV53 EHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 EHY 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 CV53 EHY?

CV53 EHY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.