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FV53 KBK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 90,402 miles on the clock, averaging 5,973 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 KBK

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,973

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading90,402 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,172
Average per year5,973
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 KBK 18k36k54k72k90k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,402 miles
Since last MOT+5,172 miles
PASS
Mileage85,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,155 miles
PASS
Mileage82,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,075 miles
Since last MOT+2,625 miles
PASS
Mileage79,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,450 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage75,171 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,749 miles
Since last MOT+233 miles
PASS
Mileage66,516 miles
Since last MOT+9,356 miles
PASS
Mileage57,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,916 miles
PASS
Mileage47,244 miles
Since last MOT+7,348 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,896 miles
Since last MOT+7,008 miles
PASS
Mileage32,888 miles
Since last MOT+6,707 miles
PASS
Mileage26,181 miles
Since last MOT+7,913 miles
PASS
Mileage18,268 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 KBK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
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 KBK

What car is FV53 KBK?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 KBK?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 KBK was 90,402 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 KBK passed its MOT?

FV53 KBK has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2018.

Is FV53 KBK ULEZ compliant?

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

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