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DY53 JXH

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Shrewsbury, 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 178,054 miles on the clock, averaging 8,944 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for DY53 JXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,054
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,944

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading178,054 miles
Reading date
Miles last year82
Average per year8,944
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DY53 JXH 8k50k93k136k178k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,054 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,972 miles
Since last MOT+11,078 miles
PASS
Mileage166,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,624 miles
PASS
Mileage160,270 miles
Since last MOT+7,921 miles
PASS
Mileage152,349 miles
Since last MOT+9,595 miles
PASS
Mileage142,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,842 miles
PASS
Mileage134,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage128,536 miles
Since last MOT+4,229 miles
PASS
Mileage124,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage120,806 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,794 miles
Since last MOT+3,053 miles
PASS
Mileage117,741 miles
Since last MOT+21,795 miles
PASS
Mileage95,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,946 miles
Since last MOT+18,060 miles
PASS
Mileage77,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,886 miles
Since last MOT+18,303 miles
PASS
Mileage59,583 miles
Since last MOT+14,077 miles
PASS
Mileage45,506 miles
Since last MOT+10,638 miles
PASS
Mileage34,868 miles
Since last MOT+9,620 miles
PASS
Mileage25,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,676 miles
PASS
Mileage19,572 miles
Since last MOT+6,513 miles
PASS
Mileage13,059 miles
Since last MOT+2,624 miles
PASS
Mileage10,435 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage7,865 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

RegistrationDY53 JXH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DY53 JXH

What car is DY53 JXH?

DY53 JXH is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DY53 JXH?

The last recorded mileage for DY53 JXH was 178,054 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY53 JXH passed its MOT?

DY53 JXH has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is DY53 JXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY53 JXH 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 DY53 JXH?

DY53 JXH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.