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FN53 LZM

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 118,227 miles on the clock, averaging 7,119 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 LZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,227
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,119

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

Below average
Latest reading118,227 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,628
Average per year7,119
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 LZM 27k50k73k95k118k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,628 miles
PASS
Mileage109,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,599 miles
Since last MOT+9,491 miles
PASS
Mileage100,108 miles
Since last MOT+8,490 miles
PASS
Mileage91,618 miles
Since last MOT+9,171 miles
PASS
Mileage82,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,188 miles
PASS
Mileage76,259 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,428 miles
PASS
Mileage70,830 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,934 miles
PASS
Mileage65,892 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,891 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage56,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,323 miles
PASS
Mileage52,587 miles
Since last MOT+2,877 miles
PASS
Mileage49,710 miles
Since last MOT+3,046 miles
PASS
Mileage46,664 miles
Since last MOT+9,410 miles
PASS
Mileage37,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,990 miles
PASS
Mileage27,264 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 LZM
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 LZM

What car is FN53 LZM?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 LZM?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 LZM was 118,227 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 LZM passed its MOT?

FN53 LZM has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2019.

Is FN53 LZM ULEZ compliant?

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

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