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EO53 SXW

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 61,572 miles on the clock, averaging 2,023 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 SXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,023

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

Low mileage
Latest reading61,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year964
Average per year2,023
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 SXW 26k35k44k53k62k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,572 miles
Since last MOT+964 miles
PASS
Mileage60,608 miles
Since last MOT+1,088 miles
PASS
Mileage59,520 miles
Since last MOT+887 miles
PASS
Mileage58,633 miles
Since last MOT+1,601 miles
PASS
Mileage57,032 miles
Since last MOT+1,773 miles
PASS
Mileage55,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,193 miles
PASS
Mileage54,066 miles
Since last MOT+1,353 miles
PASS
Mileage52,713 miles
Since last MOT+1,659 miles
PASS
Mileage51,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,054 miles
Since last MOT+1,441 miles
PASS
Mileage49,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,228 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,385 miles
Since last MOT+1,817 miles
PASS
Mileage45,568 miles
Since last MOT+2,490 miles
PASS
Mileage43,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,612 miles
PASS
Mileage40,466 miles
Since last MOT+3,164 miles
PASS
Mileage37,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage34,242 miles
Since last MOT+2,211 miles
PASS
Mileage32,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,960 miles
PASS
Mileage26,071 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 SXW
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 SXW

What car is EO53 SXW?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 SXW?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 SXW was 61,572 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 SXW passed its MOT?

EO53 SXW has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2024.

Is EO53 SXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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