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FV53 JXR

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 55,968 miles on the clock, averaging 4,128 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 JXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,968
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,128

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 reading55,968 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,128
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV53 JXR 11k22k33k45k56k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage51,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,282 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage47,272 miles
Since last MOT+3,259 miles
PASS
Mileage44,013 miles
Since last MOT+2,917 miles
PASS
Mileage41,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage37,623 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage33,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage30,087 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage25,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,354 miles
PASS
Mileage20,060 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage15,187 miles
Since last MOT+4,312 miles
PASS
Mileage10,875 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 JXR
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 JXR

What car is FV53 JXR?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 JXR?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 JXR was 55,968 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 JXR passed its MOT?

FV53 JXR has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2017.

Is FV53 JXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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