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FG53 HUA

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 114,580 miles on the clock, averaging 6,422 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 HUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,580
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,422

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,580 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,054
Average per year6,422
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FG53 HUA 31k52k73k94k115k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,580 miles
Since last MOT+8,054 miles
PASS
Mileage106,526 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage101,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage96,123 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,120 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage89,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,989 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage83,703 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage77,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage71,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,458 miles
PASS
Mileage65,646 miles
Since last MOT+6,430 miles
PASS
Mileage59,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,216 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage53,437 miles
Since last MOT+8,057 miles
PASS
Mileage45,380 miles
Since last MOT+8,192 miles
PASS
Mileage37,188 miles
Since last MOT+6,527 miles
PASS
Mileage30,661 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 HUA
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 HUA

What car is FG53 HUA?

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

What is the mileage of FG53 HUA?

The last recorded mileage for FG53 HUA was 114,580 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG53 HUA passed its MOT?

FG53 HUA has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2019.

Is FG53 HUA ULEZ compliant?

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

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