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FD53 DZA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 40,463 miles on the clock, averaging 2,264 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 FD53 DZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,264

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

Low mileage
Latest reading40,463 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,119
Average per year2,264
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 DZA 8k16k24k32k40k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,463 miles
Since last MOT+4,119 miles
PASS
Mileage36,344 miles
Since last MOT+292 miles
PASS
Mileage36,052 miles
Since last MOT+1,299 miles
PASS
Mileage34,753 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,733 miles
Since last MOT+1,918 miles
PASS
Mileage32,815 miles
Since last MOT+2,309 miles
PASS
Mileage30,506 miles
Since last MOT+2,315 miles
PASS
Mileage28,191 miles
Since last MOT+2,277 miles
PASS
Mileage25,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,690 miles
Since last MOT+2,229 miles
PASS
Mileage21,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,339 miles
PASS
Mileage19,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,303 miles
PASS
Mileage16,819 miles
Since last MOT+2,619 miles
PASS
Mileage14,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,532 miles
PASS
Mileage11,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,397 miles
PASS
Mileage9,271 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage7,523 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

RegistrationFD53 DZA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 DZA

What car is FD53 DZA?

FD53 DZA is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 DZA?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 DZA was 40,463 miles, recorded on 19 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 DZA passed its MOT?

FD53 DZA has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2021.

Is FD53 DZA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 DZA 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 FD53 DZA?

FD53 DZA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.