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EO53 CHK

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 70,801 miles on the clock, averaging 6,269 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 EO53 CHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,801
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,269

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

Below average
Latest reading70,801 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,866
Average per year6,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 CHK 21k34k46k58k71k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,801 miles
Since last MOT+2,866 miles
PASS
Mileage67,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,935 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,392 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage59,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,104 miles
PASS
Mileage54,249 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage46,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,522 miles
Since last MOT+10,041 miles
PASS
Mileage29,481 miles
Since last MOT+8,403 miles
PASS
Mileage21,078 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

RegistrationEO53 CHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 CHK

What car is EO53 CHK?

EO53 CHK is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 CHK?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 CHK was 70,801 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 CHK passed its MOT?

EO53 CHK has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2014.

Is EO53 CHK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 CHK 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 EO53 CHK?

EO53 CHK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.