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FH53 EWF

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 138,951 miles on the clock, averaging 9,793 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 EWF

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,951
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,793

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,951 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,648
Average per year9,793
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 EWF 33k59k86k112k139k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,951 miles
Since last MOT+8,648 miles
PASS
Mileage130,303 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,284 miles
Since last MOT+13,574 miles
PASS
Mileage116,710 miles
Since last MOT+15,585 miles
PASS
Mileage101,125 miles
Since last MOT+9,652 miles
PASS
Mileage91,473 miles
Since last MOT+8,625 miles
PASS
Mileage82,848 miles
Since last MOT+12,996 miles
PASS
Mileage69,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,852 miles
Since last MOT+16,982 miles
PASS
Mileage52,870 miles
Since last MOT+20,199 miles
PASS
Mileage32,671 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

RegistrationFH53 EWF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 EWF

What car is FH53 EWF?

FH53 EWF is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 EWF?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 EWF was 138,951 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 EWF passed its MOT?

FH53 EWF has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2017.

Is FH53 EWF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 EWF 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 FH53 EWF?

FH53 EWF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.