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FG53 HRK

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 120,195 miles on the clock, averaging 5,309 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 FG53 HRK

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,195
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,309

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

Below average
Latest reading120,195 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,309
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG53 HRK 40k60k80k100k120k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,195 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,194 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage115,410 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,369 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage108,572 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage104,440 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,437 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage100,383 miles
Since last MOT+1,560 miles
PASS
Mileage98,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,805 miles
PASS
Mileage94,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage89,314 miles
Since last MOT+2,338 miles
PASS
Mileage86,976 miles
Since last MOT+1,463 miles
PASS
Mileage85,513 miles
Since last MOT+12,461 miles
PASS
Mileage73,052 miles
Since last MOT+10,993 miles
PASS
Mileage62,059 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage55,558 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage48,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,921 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage41,184 miles
Since last MOT+1,411 miles
PASS
Mileage39,773 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

RegistrationFG53 HRK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FG53 HRK

What car is FG53 HRK?

FG53 HRK is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FG53 HRK?

The last recorded mileage for FG53 HRK was 120,195 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG53 HRK passed its MOT?

FG53 HRK has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2021.

Is FG53 HRK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG53 HRK 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 FG53 HRK?

FG53 HRK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.