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EF53 WEH

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 113,467 miles on the clock, averaging 5,809 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 WEH

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,467
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,809

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 reading113,467 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,610
Average per year5,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 WEH 15k39k64k89k113k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage113,467 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
PASS
Mileage105,857 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,822 miles
Since last MOT+11,870 miles
PASS
Mileage93,952 miles
Since last MOT+9,342 miles
PASS
Mileage84,610 miles
Since last MOT+8,769 miles
PASS
Mileage75,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,841 miles
Since last MOT+8,313 miles
PASS
Mileage67,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,528 miles
Since last MOT+9,527 miles
PASS
Mileage58,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,764 miles
PASS
Mileage51,237 miles
Since last MOT+1,996 miles
PASS
Mileage49,241 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage46,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage42,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage39,321 miles
Since last MOT+3,554 miles
PASS
Mileage35,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,015 miles
PASS
Mileage30,752 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage28,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage24,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,133 miles
PASS
Mileage20,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage14,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,791 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 WEH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 WEH

What car is EF53 WEH?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 WEH?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 WEH was 113,467 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 WEH passed its MOT?

EF53 WEH has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 22 Nov 2023.

Is EF53 WEH ULEZ compliant?

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

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