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FN53 LWP

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 43,663 miles on the clock, averaging 1,442 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 LWP

MOT Status
Due date passed
43,663
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
1,442

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 reading43,663 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,276
Average per year1,442
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FN53 LWP 16k23k30k37k44k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,663 miles
Since last MOT+1,276 miles
PASS
Mileage42,387 miles
Since last MOT+1,166 miles
PASS
Mileage41,221 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage39,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,426 miles
Since last MOT+1,086 miles
PASS
Mileage38,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,390 miles
PASS
Mileage36,950 miles
Since last MOT+1,024 miles
PASS
Mileage35,926 miles
Since last MOT+927 miles
PASS
Mileage34,999 miles
Since last MOT+1,409 miles
PASS
Mileage33,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,590 miles
Since last MOT+1,120 miles
PASS
Mileage32,470 miles
Since last MOT+1,740 miles
PASS
Mileage30,730 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage29,086 miles
Since last MOT+1,149 miles
PASS
Mileage27,937 miles
Since last MOT+1,547 miles
PASS
Mileage26,390 miles
Since last MOT+1,943 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,447 miles
Since last MOT+1,552 miles
PASS
Mileage22,895 miles
Since last MOT+2,188 miles
PASS
Mileage20,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage18,477 miles
Since last MOT+1,135 miles
PASS
Mileage17,342 miles
Since last MOT+1,097 miles
PASS
Mileage16,245 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 LWP
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 LWP

What car is FN53 LWP?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 LWP?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 LWP was 43,663 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 LWP passed its MOT?

FN53 LWP has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.

Is FN53 LWP ULEZ compliant?

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

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