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EF53 PXR

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 79,607 miles on the clock, averaging 3,787 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 EF53 PXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,607
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,787

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

Low mileage
Latest reading79,607 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,995
Average per year3,787
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 PXR 19k34k49k64k80k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,607 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
PASS
Mileage76,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,612 miles
Since last MOT+2,537 miles
PASS
Mileage74,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,739 miles
PASS
Mileage72,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,336 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage67,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage63,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,658 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage59,843 miles
Since last MOT+2,062 miles
PASS
Mileage57,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,774 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,007 miles
PASS
Mileage94,127 miles
Since last MOT+39,921 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,206 miles
Since last MOT+1,349 miles
PASS
Mileage52,857 miles
Since last MOT+4,264 miles
PASS
Mileage48,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage43,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,403 miles
Since last MOT+6,762 miles
PASS
Mileage36,641 miles
Since last MOT+6,257 miles
PASS
Mileage30,384 miles
Since last MOT+5,052 miles
PASS
Mileage25,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,473 miles
PASS
Mileage18,859 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 PXR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 PXR

What car is EF53 PXR?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 PXR?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 PXR was 79,607 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 PXR passed its MOT?

EF53 PXR has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2022.

Is EF53 PXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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