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EX53 KNP

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 5 (81% pass rate). It has 54,941 miles on the clock, averaging 2,230 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 EX53 KNP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
54,941
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,230

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 reading54,941 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year2,230
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 KNP 11k22k33k44k55k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,941 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,935 miles
Since last MOT+1,397 miles
PASS
Mileage53,538 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,532 miles
Since last MOT+837 miles
PASS
Mileage52,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,695 miles
Since last MOT+490 miles
PASS
Mileage52,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,205 miles
Since last MOT+1,528 miles
PASS
Mileage50,677 miles
Since last MOT+716 miles
PASS
Mileage49,961 miles
Since last MOT+649 miles
PASS
Mileage49,312 miles
Since last MOT+809 miles
PASS
Mileage48,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,503 miles
Since last MOT+1,367 miles
PASS
Mileage47,136 miles
Since last MOT+1,753 miles
PASS
Mileage45,383 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage42,538 miles
Since last MOT+2,993 miles
PASS
Mileage39,545 miles
Since last MOT+2,414 miles
PASS
Mileage37,131 miles
Since last MOT+2,969 miles
PASS
Mileage34,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,432 miles
PASS
Mileage29,730 miles
Since last MOT+3,034 miles
PASS
Mileage26,696 miles
Since last MOT+3,032 miles
PASS
Mileage23,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,653 miles
PASS
Mileage21,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage17,545 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage14,660 miles
Since last MOT+4,066 miles
PASS
Mileage10,594 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 KNP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 KNP

What car is EX53 KNP?

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

What is the mileage of EX53 KNP?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 KNP was 54,941 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 KNP passed its MOT?

EX53 KNP has had 26 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (21 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2026.

Is EX53 KNP ULEZ compliant?

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

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