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FD53 HYK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 102,492 miles on the clock, averaging 7,662 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 HYK

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,492
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,662

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading102,492 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,031
Average per year7,662
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 HYK 15k37k59k81k102k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,492 miles
Since last MOT+11,031 miles
PASS
Mileage91,461 miles
Since last MOT+8,141 miles
PASS
Mileage83,320 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,187 miles
Since last MOT+6,086 miles
PASS
Mileage77,101 miles
Since last MOT+2,918 miles
PASS
Mileage74,183 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage66,941 miles
Since last MOT+10,480 miles
PASS
Mileage56,461 miles
Since last MOT+11,391 miles
PASS
Mileage45,070 miles
Since last MOT+11,303 miles
PASS
Mileage33,767 miles
Since last MOT+9,052 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,715 miles
Since last MOT+6,346 miles
PASS
Mileage18,369 miles
Since last MOT+3,768 miles
PASS
Mileage14,601 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 HYK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
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 HYK

What car is FD53 HYK?

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

What is the mileage of FD53 HYK?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 HYK was 102,492 miles, recorded on 12 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 HYK passed its MOT?

FD53 HYK has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2018.

Is FD53 HYK ULEZ compliant?

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

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