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FN53 WBL

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 178,150 miles on the clock, averaging 8,709 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FN53 WBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,709

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading178,150 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year8,709
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FN53 WBL 59k89k119k148k178k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,150 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,143 miles
Since last MOT+7,798 miles
PASS
Mileage170,345 miles
Since last MOT+4,817 miles
PASS
Mileage165,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,556 miles
PASS
Mileage158,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,972 miles
Since last MOT+1,049 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,923 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage150,165 miles
Since last MOT+10,799 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,366 miles
Since last MOT+11,129 miles
PASS
Mileage128,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,237 miles
Since last MOT+9,020 miles
PASS
Mileage119,217 miles
Since last MOT+10,175 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,042 miles
Since last MOT+9,606 miles
PASS
Mileage99,436 miles
Since last MOT+9,205 miles
PASS
Mileage90,231 miles
Since last MOT+12,643 miles
PASS
Mileage77,588 miles
Since last MOT+9,028 miles
PASS
Mileage68,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,805 miles
PASS
Mileage59,755 miles
Since last MOT+565 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,190 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 WBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
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 WBL

What car is FN53 WBL?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 WBL?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 WBL was 178,150 miles, recorded on 26 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 WBL passed its MOT?

FN53 WBL has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2020.

Is FN53 WBL ULEZ compliant?

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

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