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FN53 WJX

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 118,516 miles on the clock, averaging 5,216 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 WJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,516
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,216

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,516 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,216
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 WJX 32k54k75k97k119k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,516 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,314 miles
PASS
Mileage116,201 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,198 miles
Since last MOT+6,045 miles
PASS
Mileage110,153 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage98,715 miles
Since last MOT+5,935 miles
PASS
Mileage92,780 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,777 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage86,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,781 miles
PASS
Mileage79,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,265 miles
PASS
Mileage72,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,314 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage65,896 miles
Since last MOT+7,522 miles
PASS
Mileage58,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
PASS
Mileage54,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,237 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage43,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,455 miles
PASS
Mileage41,279 miles
Since last MOT+2,742 miles
PASS
Mileage38,537 miles
Since last MOT+6,371 miles
PASS
Mileage32,166 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 WJX
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 WJX

What car is FN53 WJX?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 WJX?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 WJX was 118,516 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 WJX passed its MOT?

FN53 WJX has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2023.

Is FN53 WJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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