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EA53 HTU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 26,308 miles on the clock, averaging 1,153 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 HTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
26,308
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
1,153

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 reading26,308 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,153
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 HTU 5k10k15k21k26k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage26,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,308 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
PASS
Mileage26,038 miles
Since last MOT+324 miles
PASS
Mileage25,714 miles
Since last MOT+333 miles
PASS
Mileage25,381 miles
Since last MOT+475 miles
PASS
Mileage24,906 miles
Since last MOT+523 miles
PASS
Mileage24,383 miles
Since last MOT+1,018 miles
PASS
Mileage23,365 miles
Since last MOT+1,220 miles
PASS
Mileage22,145 miles
Since last MOT+1,254 miles
PASS
Mileage20,891 miles
Since last MOT+1,327 miles
PASS
Mileage19,564 miles
Since last MOT+1,317 miles
PASS
Mileage18,247 miles
Since last MOT+2,809 miles
PASS
Mileage15,438 miles
Since last MOT+2,312 miles
PASS
Mileage13,126 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
PASS
Mileage12,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,919 miles
Since last MOT+1,023 miles
PASS
Mileage11,896 miles
Since last MOT+1,152 miles
PASS
Mileage10,744 miles
Since last MOT+1,387 miles
PASS
Mileage9,357 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,872 miles
Since last MOT+1,636 miles
PASS
Mileage6,236 miles
Since last MOT+1,642 miles
PASS
Mileage4,594 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 HTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 HTU

What car is EA53 HTU?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 HTU?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 HTU was 26,308 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 HTU passed its MOT?

EA53 HTU has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2025.

Is EA53 HTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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