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FV53 UFT

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 116,549 miles on the clock, averaging 7,779 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 UFT

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,549
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,779

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,549 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,118
Average per year7,779
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 UFT 15k40k66k91k117k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage110,431 miles
Since last MOT+12,848 miles
PASS
Mileage97,583 miles
Since last MOT+13,741 miles
PASS
Mileage83,842 miles
Since last MOT+8,755 miles
PASS
Mileage75,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,087 miles
PASS
Mileage85,125 miles
Since last MOT+19,193 miles
PASS
Mileage65,932 miles
Since last MOT+8,472 miles
PASS
Mileage57,460 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage52,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage49,969 miles
Since last MOT+8,462 miles
PASS
Mileage41,507 miles
Since last MOT+11,639 miles
PASS
Mileage29,868 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage25,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,273 miles
PASS
Mileage19,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage14,787 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 UFT
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 UFT

What car is FV53 UFT?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 UFT?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 UFT was 116,549 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 UFT passed its MOT?

FV53 UFT has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Jan 2020.

Is FV53 UFT ULEZ compliant?

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

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