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FM52 CVR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 75,524 miles on the clock, averaging 4,989 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 FM52 CVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,524
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,989

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,524 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,615
Average per year4,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 CVR 31k43k54k65k76k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,524 miles
Since last MOT+14,615 miles
PASS
Mileage60,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,975 miles
PASS
Mileage53,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,395 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,923 miles
PASS
Mileage47,616 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,596 miles
PASS
Mileage41,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,998 miles
PASS
Mileage36,020 miles
Since last MOT+2,630 miles
PASS
Mileage33,390 miles
Since last MOT+1,843 miles
PASS
Mileage31,547 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,497 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

RegistrationFM52 CVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 CVR

What car is FM52 CVR?

FM52 CVR is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 CVR?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 CVR was 75,524 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 CVR passed its MOT?

FM52 CVR has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2015.

Is FM52 CVR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 CVR 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 FM52 CVR?

FM52 CVR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.