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FN53 WGJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 110,736 miles on the clock, averaging 5,860 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 WGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,736
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,860

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,736 miles
Reading date
Miles last year188
Average per year5,860
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 WGJ 23k45k67k89k111k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage110,736 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,548 miles
Since last MOT+5,622 miles
PASS
Mileage104,926 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
PASS
Mileage99,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,739 miles
Since last MOT+2,419 miles
PASS
Mileage97,320 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,005 miles
PASS
Mileage94,310 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,297 miles
Since last MOT+2,085 miles
PASS
Mileage92,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage86,793 miles
Since last MOT+8,009 miles
PASS
Mileage78,784 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
PASS
Mileage70,659 miles
Since last MOT+11,625 miles
PASS
Mileage59,034 miles
Since last MOT+11,506 miles
PASS
Mileage47,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,390 miles
PASS
Mileage41,138 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,886 miles
Since last MOT+11,667 miles
PASS
Mileage23,219 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 WGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
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 WGJ

What car is FN53 WGJ?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 WGJ?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 WGJ was 110,736 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 WGJ passed its MOT?

FN53 WGJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 9 Aug 2021.

Is FN53 WGJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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