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EO53 SXP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 99,071 miles on the clock, averaging 5,726 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 SXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,071
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,726

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 reading99,071 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,726
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO53 SXP 29k47k64k82k99k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,071 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,206 miles
PASS
Mileage91,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,202 miles
PASS
Mileage88,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage83,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage77,797 miles
Since last MOT+9,321 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,307 miles
PASS
Mileage62,169 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
PASS
Mileage57,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,131 miles
PASS
Mileage53,398 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,575 miles
PASS
Mileage48,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,514 miles
PASS
Mileage43,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,839 miles
PASS
Mileage35,465 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
PASS
Mileage29,390 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 SXP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 SXP

What car is EO53 SXP?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 SXP?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 SXP was 99,071 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 SXP passed its MOT?

EO53 SXP has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2018.

Is EO53 SXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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