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FH53 RRX

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 84,060 miles on the clock, averaging 7,433 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 RRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,060
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
7,433

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading84,060 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,387
Average per year7,433
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 RRX 20k36k52k68k84k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,060 miles
Since last MOT+12,387 miles
PASS
Mileage71,673 miles
Since last MOT+12,335 miles
PASS
Mileage59,338 miles
Since last MOT+8,021 miles
PASS
Mileage51,317 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage47,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,502 miles
Since last MOT+6,024 miles
PASS
Mileage41,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage35,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage30,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,632 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage25,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,417 miles
PASS
Mileage19,895 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 RRX
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 RRX

What car is FH53 RRX?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 RRX?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 RRX was 84,060 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 RRX passed its MOT?

FH53 RRX has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2015.

Is FH53 RRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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