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CV53 UVK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 108,546 miles on the clock, averaging 6,127 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 UVK

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,546
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,127

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,546 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,127
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 UVK 34k53k71k90k109k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,546 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,544 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,537 miles
Since last MOT+5,228 miles
PASS
Mileage103,309 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,306 miles
Since last MOT+7,588 miles
PASS
Mileage95,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,270 miles
PASS
Mileage93,448 miles
Since last MOT+2,942 miles
PASS
Mileage90,506 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,319 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage80,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,249 miles
Since last MOT+2,715 miles
PASS
Mileage75,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,531 miles
PASS
Mileage68,003 miles
Since last MOT+8,388 miles
PASS
Mileage59,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,615 miles
Since last MOT+12,405 miles
PASS
Mileage47,210 miles
Since last MOT+13,014 miles
PASS
Mileage34,196 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 UVK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CV53 UVK

What car is CV53 UVK?

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

What is the mileage of CV53 UVK?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 UVK was 108,546 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 UVK passed its MOT?

CV53 UVK has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2018.

Is CV53 UVK ULEZ compliant?

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

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