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FL53 ORK

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 115,631 miles on the clock, averaging 5,328 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 FL53 ORK

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,631
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,328

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,631 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year5,328
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 ORK 25k48k70k93k116k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,631 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage111,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,877 miles
Since last MOT+2,883 miles
PASS
Mileage108,994 miles
Since last MOT+2,608 miles
PASS
Mileage106,386 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage102,457 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage97,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,163 miles
PASS
Mileage94,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,478 miles
Since last MOT+8,257 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,221 miles
Since last MOT+6,743 miles
PASS
Mileage76,478 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage69,660 miles
Since last MOT+8,092 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,568 miles
Since last MOT+9,300 miles
PASS
Mileage52,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,268 miles
Since last MOT+8,197 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,919 miles
PASS
Mileage36,152 miles
Since last MOT+10,892 miles
PASS
Mileage25,260 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,254 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

RegistrationFL53 ORK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 ORK

What car is FL53 ORK?

FL53 ORK is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 ORK?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 ORK was 115,631 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 ORK passed its MOT?

FL53 ORK has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2023.

Is FL53 ORK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 ORK 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 FL53 ORK?

FL53 ORK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.