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EO53 KNG

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 117,529 miles on the clock, averaging 6,416 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 KNG

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,416

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,529 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,440
Average per year6,416
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 KNG 14k40k66k92k118k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,529 miles
Since last MOT+6,440 miles
PASS
Mileage111,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,979 miles
PASS
Mileage106,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage102,862 miles
Since last MOT+3,655 miles
PASS
Mileage99,207 miles
Since last MOT+5,368 miles
PASS
Mileage93,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,751 miles
PASS
Mileage90,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,088 miles
Since last MOT+1,063 miles
PASS
Mileage89,025 miles
Since last MOT+1,710 miles
PASS
Mileage87,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
PASS
Mileage78,413 miles
Since last MOT+8,155 miles
PASS
Mileage70,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage64,403 miles
Since last MOT+14,022 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,381 miles
Since last MOT+18,151 miles
PASS
Mileage32,230 miles
Since last MOT+11,187 miles
PASS
Mileage21,043 miles
Since last MOT+7,523 miles
PASS
Mileage13,520 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 KNG
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 KNG

What car is EO53 KNG?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 KNG?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 KNG was 117,529 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 KNG passed its MOT?

EO53 KNG has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2022.

Is EO53 KNG ULEZ compliant?

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

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