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FV53 UGC

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 60,238 miles on the clock, averaging 4,172 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 UGC

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,238
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,172

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,238 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,172
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 UGC 18k29k39k50k60k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,238 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,234 miles
PASS
Mileage135,691 miles
Since last MOT+5,585 miles
PASS
Mileage130,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,106 miles
Since last MOT+7,919 miles
PASS
Mileage122,187 miles
Since last MOT+12,593 miles
PASS
Mileage109,594 miles
Since last MOT+20,932 miles
PASS
Mileage88,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,662 miles
Since last MOT+18,595 miles
PASS
Mileage70,067 miles
Since last MOT+11,498 miles
PASS
Mileage58,569 miles
Since last MOT+13,231 miles
PASS
Mileage45,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,338 miles
Since last MOT+15,460 miles
PASS
Mileage29,878 miles
Since last MOT+11,581 miles
PASS
Mileage18,297 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 UGC
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 UGC

What car is FV53 UGC?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 UGC?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 UGC was 60,238 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 UGC passed its MOT?

FV53 UGC has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2017.

Is FV53 UGC ULEZ compliant?

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

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