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FV53 UDP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 90,264 miles on the clock, averaging 4,921 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 UDP

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,264
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
4,921

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

Low mileage
Latest reading90,264 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,439
Average per year4,921
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 UDP 11k31k51k70k90k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage90,264 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage87,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,825 miles
Since last MOT+1,744 miles
PASS
Mileage86,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,081 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage83,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,780 miles
Since last MOT+2,917 miles
PASS
Mileage80,863 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,862 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage78,324 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage75,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,765 miles
Since last MOT+2,977 miles
PASS
Mileage72,788 miles
Since last MOT+5,231 miles
PASS
Mileage67,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage62,877 miles
Since last MOT+10,019 miles
PASS
Mileage52,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,611 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
PASS
Mileage39,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,429 miles
PASS
Mileage30,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,916 miles
PASS
Mileage24,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,786 miles
PASS
Mileage17,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,840 miles
PASS
Mileage11,153 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 UDP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
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 UDP

What car is FV53 UDP?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 UDP?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 UDP was 90,264 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 UDP passed its MOT?

FV53 UDP has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 30 Jan 2023.

Is FV53 UDP ULEZ compliant?

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

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