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FV53 JUW

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 107,169 miles on the clock, averaging 4,895 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 JUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,169
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,895

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 reading107,169 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,836
Average per year4,895
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 JUW 22k43k64k86k107k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,169 miles
Since last MOT+2,836 miles
PASS
Mileage104,333 miles
Since last MOT+856 miles
PASS
Mileage103,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,215 miles
PASS
Mileage101,262 miles
Since last MOT+2,943 miles
PASS
Mileage98,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,319 miles
Since last MOT+6,137 miles
PASS
Mileage92,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,130 miles
PASS
Mileage84,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,052 miles
Since last MOT+8,373 miles
PASS
Mileage75,679 miles
Since last MOT+7,925 miles
PASS
Mileage67,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,754 miles
Since last MOT+8,669 miles
PASS
Mileage59,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,085 miles
Since last MOT+2,883 miles
PASS
Mileage56,202 miles
Since last MOT+4,507 miles
PASS
Mileage51,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,288 miles
PASS
Mileage45,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,830 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,577 miles
Since last MOT+3,539 miles
PASS
Mileage36,038 miles
Since last MOT+3,616 miles
PASS
Mileage32,422 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage26,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage21,810 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 JUW
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 JUW

What car is FV53 JUW?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 JUW?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 JUW was 107,169 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 JUW passed its MOT?

FV53 JUW has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2024.

Is FV53 JUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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