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EA53 CFO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 113,818 miles on the clock, averaging 6,698 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 EA53 CFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,818
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,698

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,818 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 CFO 32k53k73k93k114k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,818 miles
Since last MOT+6,478 miles
PASS
Mileage107,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,340 miles
Since last MOT+15,621 miles
PASS
Mileage91,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,719 miles
Since last MOT+13,604 miles
PASS
Mileage78,115 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,114 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage69,919 miles
Since last MOT+3,033 miles
PASS
Mileage66,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,547 miles
PASS
Mileage63,339 miles
Since last MOT+4,251 miles
PASS
Mileage59,088 miles
Since last MOT+6,584 miles
PASS
Mileage52,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,138 miles
PASS
Mileage46,366 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage39,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,969 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,250 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

RegistrationEA53 CFO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 CFO

What car is EA53 CFO?

EA53 CFO is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 CFO?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 CFO was 113,818 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 CFO passed its MOT?

EA53 CFO has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2019.

Is EA53 CFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 CFO 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 EA53 CFO?

EA53 CFO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.