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EA53 NRE

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 91,420 miles on the clock, averaging 4,749 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 NRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,749

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,079
Average per year4,749
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA53 NRE 35k49k63k77k91k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage88,341 miles
Since last MOT+5,546 miles
PASS
Mileage82,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,795 miles
Since last MOT+6,555 miles
PASS
Mileage76,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage72,586 miles
Since last MOT+5,748 miles
PASS
Mileage66,838 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage62,762 miles
Since last MOT+3,274 miles
PASS
Mileage59,488 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,486 miles
Since last MOT+8,633 miles
PASS
Mileage50,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,560 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,293 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage44,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage39,405 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage35,053 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 NRE
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 NRE

What car is EA53 NRE?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 NRE?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 NRE was 91,420 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 NRE passed its MOT?

EA53 NRE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2018.

Is EA53 NRE ULEZ compliant?

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

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