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FV53 JZW

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 94,797 miles on the clock, averaging 5,144 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 JZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,797
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,144

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

Below average
Latest reading94,797 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,956
Average per year5,144
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 JZW 25k42k60k77k95k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,797 miles
Since last MOT+6,956 miles
PASS
Mileage87,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,841 miles
Since last MOT+6,882 miles
PASS
Mileage80,959 miles
Since last MOT+7,576 miles
PASS
Mileage73,383 miles
Since last MOT+3,067 miles
PASS
Mileage70,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,316 miles
Since last MOT+1,313 miles
PASS
Mileage69,003 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,960 miles
PASS
Mileage62,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,647 miles
PASS
Mileage58,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,390 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage46,444 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
PASS
Mileage40,122 miles
Since last MOT+5,743 miles
PASS
Mileage34,379 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,373 miles
Since last MOT+5,137 miles
PASS
Mileage29,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,560 miles
PASS
Mileage24,676 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 JZW
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 JZW

What car is FV53 JZW?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 JZW?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 JZW was 94,797 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 JZW passed its MOT?

FV53 JZW has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2020.

Is FV53 JZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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