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DF53 CZV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 107,472 miles on the clock, averaging 6,139 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 DF53 CZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,472
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,139

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,472 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,139
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 CZV 31k50k69k88k107k '06'19'14

Check DF53 CZV

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,963 miles
PASS
Mileage101,509 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,508 miles
Since last MOT+13,613 miles
PASS
Mileage87,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,895 miles
Since last MOT+6,942 miles
PASS
Mileage80,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,953 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,697 miles
Since last MOT+11,878 miles
PASS
Mileage63,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage59,511 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage57,161 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage53,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,635 miles
Since last MOT+3,424 miles
PASS
Mileage50,211 miles
Since last MOT+10,002 miles
PASS
Mileage40,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,466 miles
PASS
Mileage30,743 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

RegistrationDF53 CZV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DF53 CZV

What car is DF53 CZV?

DF53 CZV is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF53 CZV?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 CZV was 107,472 miles, recorded on 17 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 CZV passed its MOT?

DF53 CZV has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2019.

Is DF53 CZV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 CZV 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 DF53 CZV?

DF53 CZV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.