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FN53 LTF

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 47,285 miles on the clock, averaging 3,015 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 FN53 LTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,285
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,015

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 reading47,285 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,278
Average per year3,015
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 LTF 14k23k31k39k47k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,285 miles
Since last MOT+4,278 miles
PASS
Mileage43,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage37,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage32,859 miles
Since last MOT+2,669 miles
PASS
Mileage30,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,188 miles
PASS
Mileage28,002 miles
PASS
Mileage29,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,915 miles
PASS
Mileage26,643 miles
Since last MOT+5,359 miles
PASS
Mileage21,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,284 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage18,791 miles
Since last MOT+2,817 miles
PASS
Mileage15,974 miles
Since last MOT+1,659 miles
PASS
Mileage14,315 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

RegistrationFN53 LTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FN53 LTF

What car is FN53 LTF?

FN53 LTF is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FN53 LTF?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 LTF was 47,285 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 LTF passed its MOT?

FN53 LTF has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2017.

Is FN53 LTF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN53 LTF 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 FN53 LTF?

FN53 LTF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.