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FE53 HWG

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 99,369 miles on the clock, averaging 6,552 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 FE53 HWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,369
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,552

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 reading99,369 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,752
Average per year6,552
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FE53 HWG 34k50k67k83k99k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,369 miles
Since last MOT+4,752 miles
PASS
Mileage94,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,617 miles
Since last MOT+6,041 miles
PASS
Mileage88,576 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,547 miles
Since last MOT+6,468 miles
PASS
Mileage82,079 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
PASS
Mileage75,779 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
PASS
Mileage70,067 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage65,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,223 miles
Since last MOT+6,698 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,525 miles
Since last MOT+9,266 miles
PASS
Mileage49,259 miles
Since last MOT+8,339 miles
PASS
Mileage40,920 miles
Since last MOT+7,237 miles
PASS
Mileage33,683 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

RegistrationFE53 HWG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FE53 HWG

What car is FE53 HWG?

FE53 HWG is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FE53 HWG?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 HWG was 99,369 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 HWG passed its MOT?

FE53 HWG has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2016.

Is FE53 HWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE53 HWG 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 FE53 HWG?

FE53 HWG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.