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EU53 HSN

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 79,695 miles on the clock, averaging 4,022 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 EU53 HSN

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
4,022

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,695 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU53 HSN 4k23k42k61k80k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,695 miles
Since last MOT+1,524 miles
PASS
Mileage78,171 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,153 miles
Since last MOT+1,408 miles
PASS
Mileage76,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,354 miles
PASS
Mileage72,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,476 miles
PASS
Mileage68,915 miles
Since last MOT+2,071 miles
PASS
Mileage66,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,844 miles
Since last MOT+1,720 miles
PASS
Mileage65,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage62,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,128 miles
PASS
Mileage60,485 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage57,849 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,782 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage55,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,374 miles
Since last MOT+1,007 miles
PASS
Mileage54,367 miles
Since last MOT+1,466 miles
PASS
Mileage52,901 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,708 miles
PASS
Mileage48,191 miles
Since last MOT+7,834 miles
PASS
Mileage40,357 miles
Since last MOT+8,703 miles
PASS
Mileage31,654 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,650 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage26,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,872 miles
PASS
Mileage19,159 miles
Since last MOT+7,909 miles
PASS
Mileage11,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,118 miles
PASS
Mileage4,132 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

RegistrationEU53 HSN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EU53 HSN

What car is EU53 HSN?

EU53 HSN is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU53 HSN?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 HSN was 79,695 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 HSN passed its MOT?

EU53 HSN has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2025.

Is EU53 HSN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU53 HSN 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 EU53 HSN?

EU53 HSN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.