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FV53 UGW

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 124,118 miles on the clock, averaging 6,034 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 UGW

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,034

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,856
Average per year6,034
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 UGW 16k43k70k97k124k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,118 miles
Since last MOT+9,856 miles
PASS
Mileage114,262 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage107,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage101,071 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,058 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage97,129 miles
Since last MOT+1,572 miles
PASS
Mileage95,557 miles
Since last MOT+3,233 miles
PASS
Mileage92,324 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,321 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage86,503 miles
Since last MOT+13,928 miles
PASS
Mileage72,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,575 miles
Since last MOT+19,099 miles
PASS
Mileage53,476 miles
Since last MOT+9,009 miles
PASS
Mileage44,467 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage42,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,278 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage40,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,483 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage37,654 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
PASS
Mileage33,366 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage28,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,434 miles
PASS
Mileage25,094 miles
Since last MOT+3,052 miles
PASS
Mileage22,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage15,609 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 UGW
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 UGW

What car is FV53 UGW?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 UGW?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 UGW was 124,118 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 UGW passed its MOT?

FV53 UGW has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2024.

Is FV53 UGW ULEZ compliant?

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

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