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FL53 OTF

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 103,381 miles on the clock, averaging 6,600 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 OTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,381
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,600

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

Below average
Latest reading103,381 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,600
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 OTF 27k46k65k84k103k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,381 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,380 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage95,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,771 miles
Since last MOT+5,966 miles
PASS
Mileage89,805 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,405 miles
PASS
Mileage80,399 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,301 miles
Since last MOT+13,913 miles
PASS
Mileage66,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,388 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,349 miles
Since last MOT+14,660 miles
PASS
Mileage51,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,689 miles
Since last MOT+9,065 miles
PASS
Mileage42,624 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,621 miles
Since last MOT+337 miles
PASS
Mileage42,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,074 miles
PASS
Mileage41,210 miles
Since last MOT+1,510 miles
PASS
Mileage39,700 miles
Since last MOT+1,105 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,595 miles
Since last MOT+1,427 miles
PASS
Mileage37,168 miles
Since last MOT+10,195 miles
PASS
Mileage26,973 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 OTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
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 OTF

What car is FL53 OTF?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 OTF?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 OTF was 103,381 miles, recorded on 1 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 OTF passed its MOT?

FL53 OTF has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2018.

Is FL53 OTF ULEZ compliant?

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

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