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FN53 WHG

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 62,176 miles on the clock, averaging 4,075 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 WHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,176
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,075

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 reading62,176 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,152
Average per year4,075
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 WHG 17k28k40k51k62k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,176 miles
Since last MOT+9,152 miles
PASS
Mileage53,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,796 miles
PASS
Mileage46,228 miles
Since last MOT+1,447 miles
PASS
Mileage44,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,364 miles
PASS
Mileage43,417 miles
Since last MOT+2,277 miles
PASS
Mileage41,140 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,884 miles
PASS
Mileage35,160 miles
Since last MOT+6,259 miles
PASS
Mileage28,901 miles
Since last MOT+2,598 miles
PASS
Mileage26,303 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,052 miles
PASS
Mileage23,250 miles
Since last MOT+2,812 miles
PASS
Mileage20,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage17,007 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 WHG
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 WHG

What car is FN53 WHG?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 WHG?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 WHG was 62,176 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 WHG passed its MOT?

FN53 WHG has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2017.

Is FN53 WHG ULEZ compliant?

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

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