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EY53 RHV

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 85,279 miles on the clock, averaging 6,275 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 EY53 RHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,279
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,275

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,279 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,196
Average per year6,275
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EY53 RHV 18k35k52k69k85k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,196 miles
PASS
Mileage82,083 miles
Since last MOT+11,847 miles
PASS
Mileage70,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
PASS
Mileage63,842 miles
Since last MOT+7,913 miles
PASS
Mileage55,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,929 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,003 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage45,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
PASS
Mileage40,391 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage35,166 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage30,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage23,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,444 miles
PASS
Mileage18,417 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

RegistrationEY53 RHV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EY53 RHV

What car is EY53 RHV?

EY53 RHV is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EY53 RHV?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 RHV was 85,279 miles, recorded on 4 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 RHV passed its MOT?

EY53 RHV has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2017.

Is EY53 RHV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY53 RHV 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 EY53 RHV?

EY53 RHV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.