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EN53 WUV

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 143,106 miles on the clock, averaging 12,562 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EN53 WUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,562

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading143,106 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,032
Average per year12,562
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN53 WUV 27k56k85k114k143k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,032 miles
PASS
Mileage135,074 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,206 miles
Since last MOT+14,529 miles
PASS
Mileage112,677 miles
Since last MOT+15,482 miles
PASS
Mileage97,195 miles
Since last MOT+13,947 miles
PASS
Mileage83,248 miles
Since last MOT+10,214 miles
PASS
Mileage73,034 miles
Since last MOT+10,831 miles
PASS
Mileage62,203 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage57,114 miles
Since last MOT+16,109 miles
PASS
Mileage41,005 miles
Since last MOT+14,257 miles
PASS
Mileage26,748 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

RegistrationEN53 WUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EN53 WUV

What car is EN53 WUV?

EN53 WUV is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EN53 WUV?

The last recorded mileage for EN53 WUV was 143,106 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN53 WUV passed its MOT?

EN53 WUV has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Mar 2016.

Is EN53 WUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 WUV 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 EN53 WUV?

EN53 WUV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.