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EA53 CKU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 72,100 miles on the clock, averaging 2,176 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 EA53 CKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,100
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,176

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

Low mileage
Latest reading72,100 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,176
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 CKU 31k41k52k62k72k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,100 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
PASS
Mileage72,070 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage72,066 miles
Since last MOT+417 miles
PASS
Mileage71,649 miles
Since last MOT+437 miles
PASS
Mileage71,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,212 miles
Since last MOT+447 miles
PASS
Mileage70,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,765 miles
Since last MOT+1,490 miles
PASS
Mileage69,275 miles
Since last MOT+1,326 miles
PASS
Mileage67,949 miles
Since last MOT+1,304 miles
PASS
Mileage66,645 miles
Since last MOT+1,803 miles
PASS
Mileage64,842 miles
Since last MOT+1,548 miles
PASS
Mileage63,294 miles
Since last MOT+1,381 miles
PASS
Mileage61,913 miles
Since last MOT+1,270 miles
PASS
Mileage60,643 miles
Since last MOT+1,318 miles
PASS
Mileage59,325 miles
Since last MOT+1,457 miles
PASS
Mileage57,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,342 miles
PASS
Mileage56,526 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage50,580 miles
Since last MOT+9,974 miles
PASS
Mileage40,606 miles
Since last MOT+4,099 miles
PASS
Mileage36,507 miles
Since last MOT+5,311 miles
PASS
Mileage31,196 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

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

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About EA53 CKU

What car is EA53 CKU?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 CKU?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 CKU was 72,100 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 CKU passed its MOT?

EA53 CKU has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2025.

Is EA53 CKU ULEZ compliant?

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

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