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FV53 JNX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 12 (63% pass rate). It has 149,959 miles on the clock, averaging 7,224 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 JNX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
149,959
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
7,224

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 reading149,959 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,224
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 JNX 12k46k81k115k150k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,174 miles
PASS
Mileage147,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,967 miles
PASS
Mileage144,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,818 miles
Since last MOT+3,371 miles
PASS
Mileage141,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,079 miles
PASS
Mileage137,368 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage134,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,003 miles
PASS
Mileage132,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,718 miles
PASS
Mileage128,511 miles
Since last MOT+4,738 miles
PASS
Mileage123,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage119,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,670 miles
Since last MOT+8,191 miles
PASS
Mileage111,479 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,478 miles
Since last MOT+10,768 miles
PASS
Mileage100,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,710 miles
Since last MOT+11,986 miles
PASS
Mileage88,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,724 miles
Since last MOT+10,388 miles
PASS
Mileage78,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,336 miles
Since last MOT+10,194 miles
PASS
Mileage68,142 miles
Since last MOT+10,770 miles
PASS
Mileage57,372 miles
Since last MOT+10,604 miles
PASS
Mileage46,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,768 miles
Since last MOT+8,886 miles
PASS
Mileage37,882 miles
Since last MOT+9,332 miles
PASS
Mileage28,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,550 miles
Since last MOT+16,866 miles
PASS
Mileage11,684 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 JNX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
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 JNX

What car is FV53 JNX?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 JNX?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 JNX was 149,959 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 JNX passed its MOT?

FV53 JNX has had 32 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (20 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is FV53 JNX ULEZ compliant?

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

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