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FG53 HTV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 83,236 miles on the clock, averaging 4,747 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 FG53 HTV

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,236
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
4,747

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,236 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year4,747
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG53 HTV 16k33k50k67k83k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,236 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,749 miles
PASS
Mileage76,473 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage70,439 miles
Since last MOT+7,595 miles
PASS
Mileage62,844 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,840 miles
Since last MOT+4,527 miles
PASS
Mileage58,313 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage51,531 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage47,085 miles
Since last MOT+8,627 miles
PASS
Mileage38,458 miles
Since last MOT+13,640 miles
PASS
Mileage24,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,385 miles
PASS
Mileage19,433 miles
Since last MOT+416 miles
PASS
Mileage19,017 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
PASS
Mileage18,622 miles
Since last MOT+557 miles
PASS
Mileage18,065 miles
Since last MOT+583 miles
PASS
Mileage17,482 miles
Since last MOT+1,016 miles
PASS
Mileage16,466 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 HTV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
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 HTV

What car is FG53 HTV?

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

What is the mileage of FG53 HTV?

The last recorded mileage for FG53 HTV was 83,236 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG53 HTV passed its MOT?

FG53 HTV has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2020.

Is FG53 HTV ULEZ compliant?

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

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