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FV53 HZT

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 73,354 miles on the clock, averaging 5,231 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 FV53 HZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,354
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
5,231

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

Below average
Latest reading73,354 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,231
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 HZT 10k26k42k58k73k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,354 miles
Since last MOT+9,486 miles
PASS
Mileage63,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,868 miles
Since last MOT+9,483 miles
PASS
Mileage54,385 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage48,447 miles
Since last MOT+5,898 miles
PASS
Mileage42,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,733 miles
PASS
Mileage34,816 miles
Since last MOT+8,770 miles
PASS
Mileage26,046 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,045 miles
Since last MOT+1,715 miles
PASS
Mileage24,330 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage21,540 miles
Since last MOT+2,239 miles
PASS
Mileage19,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage16,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage13,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage10,221 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

RegistrationFV53 HZT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 HZT

What car is FV53 HZT?

FV53 HZT is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 HZT?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 HZT was 73,354 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 HZT passed its MOT?

FV53 HZT has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2019.

Is FV53 HZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 HZT 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 FV53 HZT?

FV53 HZT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.