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EF53 PHK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 106,734 miles on the clock, averaging 6,009 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 EF53 PHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,009

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 reading106,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year37,189
Average per year6,009
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 PHK 24k44k65k86k107k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,734 miles
Since last MOT+37,189 miles
PASS
Mileage69,545 miles
Since last MOT+6,381 miles
PASS
Mileage63,164 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,163 miles
Since last MOT+2,528 miles
PASS
Mileage60,635 miles
Since last MOT+1,383 miles
PASS
Mileage59,252 miles
Since last MOT+1,839 miles
PASS
Mileage57,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,413 miles
Since last MOT+5,131 miles
PASS
Mileage52,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,282 miles
Since last MOT+3,007 miles
PASS
Mileage49,275 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage46,264 miles
Since last MOT+3,057 miles
PASS
Mileage43,207 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage40,049 miles
Since last MOT+3,041 miles
PASS
Mileage37,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,323 miles
PASS
Mileage32,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage28,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage23,726 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

RegistrationEF53 PHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 PHK

What car is EF53 PHK?

EF53 PHK is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 PHK?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 PHK was 106,734 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 PHK passed its MOT?

EF53 PHK has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2020.

Is EF53 PHK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 PHK 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 EF53 PHK?

EF53 PHK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.