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FL53 UKB

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 69,862 miles on the clock, averaging 4,650 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 UKB

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,862
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,650

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

Low mileage
Latest reading69,862 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,332
Average per year4,650
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 UKB 20k33k45k57k70k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,862 miles
Since last MOT+3,332 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,530 miles
Since last MOT+6,117 miles
PASS
Mileage60,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,340 miles
PASS
Mileage57,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage53,357 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage49,711 miles
Since last MOT+3,844 miles
PASS
Mileage45,867 miles
Since last MOT+3,629 miles
PASS
Mileage42,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage37,599 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
PASS
Mileage32,116 miles
Since last MOT+6,509 miles
PASS
Mileage25,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage20,088 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 UKB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
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 UKB

What car is FL53 UKB?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 UKB?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 UKB was 69,862 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 UKB passed its MOT?

FL53 UKB has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2017.

Is FL53 UKB ULEZ compliant?

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

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