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FH53 NKR

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 96,150 miles on the clock, averaging 6,466 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 FH53 NKR

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,466

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,150 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year6,466
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 NKR 32k48k64k80k96k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,150 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage89,980 miles
Since last MOT+7,735 miles
PASS
Mileage82,245 miles
Since last MOT+3,829 miles
PASS
Mileage78,416 miles
Since last MOT+2,394 miles
PASS
Mileage76,022 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage68,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,675 miles
PASS
Mileage63,324 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage56,907 miles
Since last MOT+2,782 miles
PASS
Mileage54,125 miles
Since last MOT+10,924 miles
PASS
Mileage43,201 miles
Since last MOT+10,751 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,450 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 NKR
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 NKR

What car is FH53 NKR?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 NKR?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 NKR was 96,150 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 NKR passed its MOT?

FH53 NKR has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2016.

Is FH53 NKR ULEZ compliant?

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

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