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FP53 LLG

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 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 148,770 miles on the clock, averaging 10,239 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 FP53 LLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,770
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,239

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 reading148,770 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,239
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP53 LLG 29k59k89k119k149k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,770 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,734 miles
PASS
Mileage141,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,186 miles
PASS
Mileage134,848 miles
Since last MOT+9,490 miles
PASS
Mileage125,358 miles
Since last MOT+260 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,098 miles
Since last MOT+6,838 miles
PASS
Mileage118,260 miles
Since last MOT+12,991 miles
PASS
Mileage105,269 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,268 miles
Since last MOT+4,687 miles
PASS
Mileage100,581 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage96,580 miles
Since last MOT+5,044 miles
PASS
Mileage91,536 miles
Since last MOT+9,014 miles
PASS
Mileage82,522 miles
Since last MOT+13,141 miles
PASS
Mileage69,381 miles
Since last MOT+21,184 miles
PASS
Mileage48,197 miles
Since last MOT+18,822 miles
PASS
Mileage29,375 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

RegistrationFP53 LLG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FP53 LLG

What car is FP53 LLG?

FP53 LLG is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FP53 LLG?

The last recorded mileage for FP53 LLG was 148,770 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP53 LLG passed its MOT?

FP53 LLG has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2018.

Is FP53 LLG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP53 LLG 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 FP53 LLG?

FP53 LLG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.