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FL53 ULH

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 70,728 miles on the clock, averaging 2,373 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 ULH

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,728
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,373

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 reading70,728 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,373
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 ULH 29k39k50k60k71k '07'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,728 miles
Since last MOT+495 miles
PASS
Mileage70,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,233 miles
Since last MOT+1,450 miles
PASS
Mileage68,783 miles
Since last MOT+2,565 miles
PASS
Mileage66,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,218 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage63,271 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,234 miles
Since last MOT+4,797 miles
PASS
Mileage58,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,437 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
PASS
Mileage58,349 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,338 miles
Since last MOT+311 miles
PASS
Mileage58,027 miles
Since last MOT+696 miles
PASS
Mileage57,331 miles
Since last MOT+868 miles
PASS
Mileage56,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage51,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage45,802 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
PASS
Mileage42,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,631 miles
PASS
Mileage38,372 miles
Since last MOT+1,256 miles
PASS
Mileage37,116 miles
Since last MOT+1,421 miles
PASS
Mileage35,695 miles
Since last MOT+1,329 miles
PASS
Mileage34,366 miles
Since last MOT+5,566 miles
PASS
Mileage28,800 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 ULH
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 ULH

What car is FL53 ULH?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 ULH?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 ULH was 70,728 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 ULH passed its MOT?

FL53 ULH has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2024.

Is FL53 ULH ULEZ compliant?

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

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