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FL53 OXP

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 113,176 miles on the clock, averaging 4,605 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 FL53 OXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,176
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,605

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading113,176 miles
Reading date
Miles last year69
Average per year4,605
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 OXP 26k48k69k91k113k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,176 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,107 miles
Since last MOT+3,239 miles
PASS
Mileage109,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,779 miles
PASS
Mileage106,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
PASS
Mileage102,175 miles
Since last MOT+3,701 miles
PASS
Mileage98,474 miles
Since last MOT+3,288 miles
PASS
Mileage95,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,562 miles
PASS
Mileage92,624 miles
Since last MOT+3,364 miles
PASS
Mileage89,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,260 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
PASS
Mileage85,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,426 miles
PASS
Mileage80,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage74,539 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage69,076 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage63,563 miles
Since last MOT+5,617 miles
PASS
Mileage57,946 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,945 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage52,392 miles
Since last MOT+4,875 miles
PASS
Mileage47,517 miles
Since last MOT+5,140 miles
PASS
Mileage42,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,480 miles
PASS
Mileage36,897 miles
Since last MOT+2,945 miles
PASS
Mileage33,952 miles
Since last MOT+8,264 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,688 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 OXP
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 OXP

What car is FL53 OXP?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 OXP?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 OXP was 113,176 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 OXP passed its MOT?

FL53 OXP has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2025.

Is FL53 OXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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