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FP53 LVX

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 106,291 miles on the clock, averaging 4,921 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 FP53 LVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,291
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,921

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,291 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,850
Average per year4,921
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP53 LVX 18k40k62k84k106k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage106,291 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage104,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,441 miles
Since last MOT+1,925 miles
PASS
Mileage102,516 miles
Since last MOT+1,746 miles
PASS
Mileage100,770 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,769 miles
Since last MOT+2,033 miles
PASS
Mileage98,736 miles
Since last MOT+3,548 miles
PASS
Mileage95,188 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage92,034 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,558 miles
PASS
Mileage83,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,475 miles
Since last MOT+11,505 miles
PASS
Mileage71,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,970 miles
Since last MOT+9,155 miles
PASS
Mileage62,815 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage58,908 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,907 miles
Since last MOT+4,884 miles
PASS
Mileage54,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,914 miles
PASS
Mileage48,109 miles
Since last MOT+178 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage43,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,515 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage37,216 miles
Since last MOT+8,760 miles
PASS
Mileage28,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,456 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage21,225 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 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

RegistrationFP53 LVX
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 LVX

What car is FP53 LVX?

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

What is the mileage of FP53 LVX?

The last recorded mileage for FP53 LVX was 106,291 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP53 LVX passed its MOT?

FP53 LVX has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jan 2025.

Is FP53 LVX ULEZ compliant?

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

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