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FE53 RTX

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 79,495 miles on the clock, averaging 3,506 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 FE53 RTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,495
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,506

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

Low mileage
Latest reading79,495 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,196
Average per year3,506
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE53 RTX 16k32k48k64k79k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,495 miles
Since last MOT+1,196 miles
PASS
Mileage78,299 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,840 miles
PASS
Mileage72,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,761 miles
PASS
Mileage69,680 miles
Since last MOT+1,232 miles
PASS
Mileage68,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage64,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage59,428 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage55,296 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage52,551 miles
Since last MOT+3,560 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,991 miles
Since last MOT+2,973 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,922 miles
PASS
Mileage42,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage38,968 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage35,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage33,268 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage28,438 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage23,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,738 miles
PASS
Mileage16,262 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 RTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
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 RTX

What car is FE53 RTX?

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

What is the mileage of FE53 RTX?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 RTX was 79,495 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 RTX passed its MOT?

FE53 RTX has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2024.

Is FE53 RTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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