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EA53 HXF

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 139,748 miles on the clock, averaging 6,818 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 HXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,748
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,818

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 reading139,748 miles
Reading date
Miles last year989
Average per year6,818
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 HXF 14k45k77k108k140k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage139,748 miles
Since last MOT+989 miles
PASS
Mileage138,759 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage137,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,013 miles
PASS
Mileage134,994 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
PASS
Mileage132,902 miles
Since last MOT+1,630 miles
PASS
Mileage131,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,414 miles
PASS
Mileage128,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage126,687 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,685 miles
Since last MOT+706 miles
PASS
Mileage125,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,979 miles
Since last MOT+8,490 miles
PASS
Mileage117,489 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,486 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage108,412 miles
Since last MOT+8,738 miles
PASS
Mileage99,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,674 miles
Since last MOT+8,910 miles
PASS
Mileage90,764 miles
Since last MOT+9,812 miles
PASS
Mileage80,952 miles
Since last MOT+8,619 miles
PASS
Mileage72,333 miles
Since last MOT+13,748 miles
PASS
Mileage58,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,585 miles
Since last MOT+16,463 miles
PASS
Mileage42,122 miles
Since last MOT+14,382 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,740 miles
Since last MOT+14,034 miles
PASS
Mileage13,706 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 HXF
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 HXF

What car is EA53 HXF?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 HXF?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 HXF was 139,748 miles, recorded on 2 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 HXF passed its MOT?

EA53 HXF has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 2 May 2025.

Is EA53 HXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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