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EX53 WHZ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 101,629 miles on the clock, averaging 6,130 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 WHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,629
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,130

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 reading101,629 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,605
Average per year6,130
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 WHZ 15k36k58k80k102k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,605 miles
PASS
Mileage98,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage93,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,588 miles
PASS
Mileage87,318 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage82,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,901 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,400 miles
Since last MOT+5,880 miles
PASS
Mileage70,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage66,295 miles
Since last MOT+1,466 miles
PASS
Mileage64,829 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage59,057 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage52,027 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
PASS
Mileage44,298 miles
Since last MOT+8,007 miles
PASS
Mileage36,291 miles
Since last MOT+11,025 miles
PASS
Mileage25,266 miles
Since last MOT+10,568 miles
PASS
Mileage14,698 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 WHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 WHZ

What car is EX53 WHZ?

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

What is the mileage of EX53 WHZ?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 WHZ was 101,629 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 WHZ passed its MOT?

EX53 WHZ has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2020.

Is EX53 WHZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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