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FN53 LTZ

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 107,232 miles on the clock, averaging 4,706 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 LTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,706

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 reading107,232 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,929
Average per year4,706
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 LTZ 24k45k65k86k107k '06'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,929 miles
PASS
Mileage104,303 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,301 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,297 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage101,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage99,582 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,574 miles
Since last MOT+3,092 miles
PASS
Mileage96,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage92,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,428 miles
Since last MOT+7,286 miles
PASS
Mileage85,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,142 miles
Since last MOT+3,662 miles
PASS
Mileage81,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,480 miles
Since last MOT+2,739 miles
PASS
Mileage78,741 miles
Since last MOT+1,240 miles
PASS
Mileage77,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,501 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage74,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,840 miles
Since last MOT+9,278 miles
PASS
Mileage61,562 miles
Since last MOT+8,699 miles
PASS
Mileage52,863 miles
Since last MOT+8,114 miles
PASS
Mileage44,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,404 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,659 miles
PASS
Mileage32,686 miles
Since last MOT+2,578 miles
PASS
Mileage30,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,456 miles
PASS
Mileage23,652 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 LTZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
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 LTZ

What car is FN53 LTZ?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 LTZ?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 LTZ was 107,232 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 LTZ passed its MOT?

FN53 LTZ has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2024.

Is FN53 LTZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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