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FV53 JYR

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 143,827 miles on the clock, averaging 8,500 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 JYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,827
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,500

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,827 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year8,500
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 JYR 8k42k76k110k144k '06'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,827 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,804 miles
Since last MOT+13,844 miles
PASS
Mileage129,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,960 miles
Since last MOT+14,719 miles
PASS
Mileage115,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,241 miles
Since last MOT+11,077 miles
PASS
Mileage104,164 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,160 miles
Since last MOT+13,124 miles
PASS
Mileage91,036 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,322 miles
PASS
Mileage85,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,706 miles
Since last MOT+10,938 miles
PASS
Mileage74,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,768 miles
Since last MOT+9,742 miles
PASS
Mileage65,026 miles
Since last MOT+8,193 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,833 miles
Since last MOT+12,075 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,758 miles
Since last MOT+6,938 miles
PASS
Mileage37,820 miles
Since last MOT+10,385 miles
PASS
Mileage27,435 miles
Since last MOT+10,307 miles
PASS
Mileage17,128 miles
Since last MOT+1,020 miles
PASS
Mileage16,108 miles
Since last MOT+2,368 miles
PASS
Mileage13,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,160 miles
PASS
Mileage10,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage7,988 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 JYR
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 JYR

What car is FV53 JYR?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 JYR?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 JYR was 143,827 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 JYR passed its MOT?

FV53 JYR has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2022.

Is FV53 JYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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