Vehicle summary
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 2023 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1496cc has had 1 MOT test on record, passing every one. It has 10,190 miles on the clock at the last MOT. Common Ford Fiesta issues include front wheel bearings and steering column.
MOT & Mileage History for EF23 FBG
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Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2017–2023), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Front wheel bearings
Insufficient sealant on driveshaft splines allows water ingress, causing bearings to crack and fail prematurely.[1] · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (bearing + labour at indie garage, estimated).
Steering column (universal intermediate shaft bushings)
Poor-quality bushings in the sealed steering column wear out, causing play and noise.[4] · Typical repair: £400-£700 (full column replacement at indie).
Horn wiring in steering wheel
Faulty wiring chafes, shorting intermittently.[1] · Typical repair: £80-£150 (rewire/insulate at indie, estimated).
Gear selection (5MX65 5-speed manual gearbox linkage)
Worn selector mechanism or cable adjustment fails, preventing 1st/reverse engagement.[1] · Typical repair: £200-£400 (linkage adjust/replace at indie).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF23 FBG |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1496cc |
| Year | 2023 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 23 — March 2023 to August 2023 |
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About EF23 FBG
What car is EF23 FBG?
EF23 FBG is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1496cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2023.
What is the mileage of EF23 FBG?
The last recorded mileage for EF23 FBG was 10,190 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF23 FBG passed its MOT?
EF23 FBG has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2025.
Is EF23 FBG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF23 FBG is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is EF23 FBG?
EF23 FBG is approximately 3 years old. Age identifier 23 means registered between 1 March 2023 and 31 August 2023.