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FN53 LUR

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 75,151 miles on the clock, averaging 5,577 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FN53 LUR

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,151
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
5,577

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading75,151 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,610
Average per year5,577
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 LUR 19k33k47k61k75k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,151 miles
Since last MOT+8,610 miles
PASS
Mileage66,541 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,538 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
PASS
Mileage59,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage53,206 miles
Since last MOT+6,378 miles
PASS
Mileage46,828 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage39,798 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,721 miles
Since last MOT+6,896 miles
PASS
Mileage32,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage28,682 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage22,032 miles
Since last MOT+2,777 miles
PASS
Mileage19,255 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 LUR
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 LUR

What car is FN53 LUR?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 LUR?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 LUR was 75,151 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 LUR passed its MOT?

FN53 LUR has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2016.

Is FN53 LUR ULEZ compliant?

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

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