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FV53 JPU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 82,032 miles on the clock, averaging 3,620 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 FV53 JPU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,032
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,620

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,032 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,234
Average per year3,620
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 JPU 14k31k48k65k82k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,032 miles
Since last MOT+2,234 miles
PASS
Mileage79,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,147 miles
PASS
Mileage77,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,651 miles
Since last MOT+2,051 miles
PASS
Mileage75,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage73,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,014 miles
Since last MOT+1,982 miles
PASS
Mileage71,032 miles
Since last MOT+1,578 miles
PASS
Mileage69,454 miles
Since last MOT+2,997 miles
PASS
Mileage66,457 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage62,366 miles
Since last MOT+4,645 miles
PASS
Mileage57,721 miles
Since last MOT+5,380 miles
PASS
Mileage52,341 miles
Since last MOT+5,745 miles
PASS
Mileage46,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
PASS
Mileage42,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,459 miles
PASS
Mileage36,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,622 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage32,799 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage29,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage25,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage22,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,520 miles
PASS
Mileage18,030 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,551 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 JPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
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 JPU

What car is FV53 JPU?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 JPU?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 JPU was 82,032 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 JPU passed its MOT?

FV53 JPU has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2025.

Is FV53 JPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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