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FX53 ACU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 108,973 miles on the clock, averaging 6,405 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 FX53 ACU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,405

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

Below average
Latest reading108,973 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,235
Average per year6,405
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX53 ACU 18k41k64k86k109k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage108,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,235 miles
PASS
Mileage105,738 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,725 miles
Since last MOT+3,994 miles
PASS
Mileage101,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,731 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,729 miles
Since last MOT+9,255 miles
PASS
Mileage92,474 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage87,169 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage83,048 miles
Since last MOT+3,523 miles
PASS
Mileage79,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage74,472 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,470 miles
Since last MOT+2,213 miles
PASS
Mileage72,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage65,161 miles
Since last MOT+8,075 miles
PASS
Mileage57,086 miles
Since last MOT+9,299 miles
PASS
Mileage47,787 miles
Since last MOT+11,811 miles
PASS
Mileage35,976 miles
Since last MOT+14,250 miles
PASS
Mileage21,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage18,101 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

RegistrationFX53 ACU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FX53 ACU

What car is FX53 ACU?

FX53 ACU is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FX53 ACU?

The last recorded mileage for FX53 ACU was 108,973 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX53 ACU passed its MOT?

FX53 ACU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 13 Nov 2020.

Is FX53 ACU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX53 ACU 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 FX53 ACU?

FX53 ACU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.