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DE53 DXP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 90,608 miles on the clock, averaging 4,770 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 DE53 DXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,608
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,770

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 reading90,608 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,128
Average per year4,770
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DE53 DXP 14k33k52k71k91k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage87,480 miles
Since last MOT+2,958 miles
PASS
Mileage84,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,292 miles
PASS
Mileage79,230 miles
Since last MOT+4,322 miles
PASS
Mileage74,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,908 miles
Since last MOT+6,263 miles
PASS
Mileage68,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,645 miles
Since last MOT+5,865 miles
PASS
Mileage62,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,791 miles
PASS
Mileage56,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,989 miles
Since last MOT+6,894 miles
PASS
Mileage50,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage44,120 miles
Since last MOT+5,931 miles
PASS
Mileage38,189 miles
Since last MOT+6,182 miles
PASS
Mileage32,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage26,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,550 miles
PASS
Mileage24,143 miles
Since last MOT+3,403 miles
PASS
Mileage20,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,591 miles
PASS
Mileage17,149 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage13,969 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

RegistrationDE53 DXP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 DXP

What car is DE53 DXP?

DE53 DXP is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 DXP?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 DXP was 90,608 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 DXP passed its MOT?

DE53 DXP has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2022.

Is DE53 DXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 DXP 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 DE53 DXP?

DE53 DXP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.