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FN53 WEV

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 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 136,543 miles on the clock, averaging 11,683 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FN53 WEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,543
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,683

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading136,543 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,683
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 WEV 18k48k77k107k137k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,543 miles
Since last MOT+17,051 miles
PASS
Mileage119,492 miles
Since last MOT+16,871 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,621 miles
Since last MOT+16,260 miles
PASS
Mileage86,361 miles
Since last MOT+17,930 miles
PASS
Mileage68,431 miles
Since last MOT+13,592 miles
PASS
Mileage54,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,839 miles
Since last MOT+22,392 miles
PASS
Mileage32,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,305 miles
PASS
Mileage29,142 miles
Since last MOT+3,621 miles
PASS
Mileage25,521 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
PASS
Mileage21,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,835 miles
PASS
Mileage18,035 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 WEV
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 WEV

What car is FN53 WEV?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 WEV?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 WEV was 136,543 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 WEV passed its MOT?

FN53 WEV has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2016.

Is FN53 WEV ULEZ compliant?

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

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