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FH53 NEJ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 95,850 miles on the clock, averaging 4,428 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 FH53 NEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,428

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 reading95,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,760
Average per year4,428
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 NEJ 23k41k59k78k96k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,850 miles
Since last MOT+11,760 miles
PASS
Mileage84,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,090 miles
Since last MOT+7,483 miles
PASS
Mileage76,607 miles
Since last MOT+250 miles
PASS
Mileage76,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,357 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage71,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,964 miles
PASS
Mileage63,913 miles
Since last MOT+2,856 miles
PASS
Mileage61,057 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage58,387 miles
Since last MOT+2,916 miles
PASS
Mileage55,471 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage49,609 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage45,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,195 miles
PASS
Mileage41,658 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage36,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,306 miles
PASS
Mileage32,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,188 miles
PASS
Mileage29,799 miles
Since last MOT+1,438 miles
PASS
Mileage28,361 miles
Since last MOT+5,815 miles
PASS
Mileage22,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,546 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 NEJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
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 NEJ

What car is FH53 NEJ?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 NEJ?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 NEJ was 95,850 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 NEJ passed its MOT?

FH53 NEJ has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2023.

Is FH53 NEJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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