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EA53 RXT

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 126,380 miles on the clock, averaging 6,592 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 RXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,380
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,592

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

Below average
Latest reading126,380 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,959
Average per year6,592
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 RXT 48k67k87k107k126k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage126,380 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage121,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,569 miles
PASS
Mileage116,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage111,804 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage106,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,289 miles
Since last MOT+7,831 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,458 miles
Since last MOT+8,449 miles
PASS
Mileage90,009 miles
Since last MOT+8,915 miles
PASS
Mileage81,094 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage78,790 miles
Since last MOT+2,360 miles
PASS
Mileage76,430 miles
Since last MOT+2,202 miles
PASS
Mileage74,228 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,221 miles
Since last MOT+11,156 miles
PASS
Mileage63,065 miles
Since last MOT+15,192 miles
PASS
Mileage47,873 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 RXT
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 RXT

What car is EA53 RXT?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 RXT?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 RXT was 126,380 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 RXT passed its MOT?

EA53 RXT has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 24 Aug 2018.

Is EA53 RXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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