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CV53 EPC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 99,442 miles on the clock, averaging 6,659 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for CV53 EPC

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,442
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,659

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

Below average
Latest reading99,442 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,659
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 EPC 12k34k55k77k99k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,247 miles
PASS
Mileage95,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,417 miles
PASS
Mileage91,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,020 miles
PASS
Mileage84,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,817 miles
PASS
Mileage79,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,941 miles
Since last MOT+5,884 miles
PASS
Mileage74,057 miles
Since last MOT+9,462 miles
PASS
Mileage64,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,595 miles
Since last MOT+24,236 miles
PASS
Mileage40,359 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage35,242 miles
Since last MOT+3,886 miles
PASS
Mileage31,356 miles
Since last MOT+4,442 miles
PASS
Mileage26,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage21,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,826 miles
PASS
Mileage17,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,492 miles
PASS
Mileage11,530 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 EPC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CV53 EPC

What car is CV53 EPC?

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

What is the mileage of CV53 EPC?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 EPC was 99,442 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 EPC passed its MOT?

CV53 EPC has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2019.

Is CV53 EPC ULEZ compliant?

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

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