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EX53 JUY

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 105,023 miles on the clock, averaging 6,732 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 EX53 JUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,023
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
6,732

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,023 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,854
Average per year6,732
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 JUY 19k40k62k83k105k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,023 miles
Since last MOT+9,854 miles
PASS
Mileage95,169 miles
Since last MOT+8,790 miles
PASS
Mileage86,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,379 miles
Since last MOT+16,136 miles
PASS
Mileage70,243 miles
Since last MOT+15,075 miles
PASS
Mileage55,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,004 miles
PASS
Mileage52,164 miles
Since last MOT+5,084 miles
PASS
Mileage47,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,402 miles
PASS
Mileage43,678 miles
Since last MOT+3,741 miles
PASS
Mileage39,937 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage35,326 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage29,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,486 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,183 miles
Since last MOT+5,376 miles
PASS
Mileage18,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,807 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

RegistrationEX53 JUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 JUY

What car is EX53 JUY?

EX53 JUY is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 JUY?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 JUY was 105,023 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 JUY passed its MOT?

EX53 JUY has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2019.

Is EX53 JUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 JUY 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 EX53 JUY?

EX53 JUY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.