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GF53 KWM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 36,476 miles on the clock, averaging 2,751 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 GF53 KWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
36,476
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
2,751

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 reading36,476 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,751
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 KWM 6k14k21k29k36k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage36,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,544 miles
PASS
Mileage29,932 miles
Since last MOT+1,928 miles
PASS
Mileage28,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage25,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,241 miles
PASS
Mileage23,306 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage20,585 miles
Since last MOT+3,144 miles
PASS
Mileage17,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,469 miles
PASS
Mileage14,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,427 miles
PASS
Mileage12,545 miles
Since last MOT+2,405 miles
FAIL
Mileage10,140 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage7,753 miles
Since last MOT+1,271 miles
PASS
Mileage6,482 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

RegistrationGF53 KWM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 KWM

What car is GF53 KWM?

GF53 KWM is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 KWM?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 KWM was 36,476 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 KWM passed its MOT?

GF53 KWM has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2017.

Is GF53 KWM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF53 KWM 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 GF53 KWM?

GF53 KWM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.