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CV53 RUY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Swansea, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 191,691 miles on the clock, averaging 17,261 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for CV53 RUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,691
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
17,261

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,691 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,701
Average per year17,261
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CV53 RUY 32k72k112k152k192k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,691 miles
Since last MOT+11,701 miles
PASS
Mileage179,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,990 miles
Since last MOT+15,103 miles
PASS
Mileage164,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,887 miles
Since last MOT+9,641 miles
PASS
Mileage155,246 miles
Since last MOT+15,184 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,062 miles
Since last MOT+15,876 miles
PASS
Mileage124,186 miles
Since last MOT+18,737 miles
PASS
Mileage105,449 miles
Since last MOT+25,082 miles
PASS
Mileage80,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,367 miles
Since last MOT+25,914 miles
PASS
Mileage54,453 miles
Since last MOT+21,975 miles
PASS
Mileage32,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,478 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 RUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CV53 RUY

What car is CV53 RUY?

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

What is the mileage of CV53 RUY?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 RUY was 191,691 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 RUY passed its MOT?

CV53 RUY has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2016.

Is CV53 RUY ULEZ compliant?

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

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