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GK53 TKC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 64,306 miles on the clock, averaging 4,949 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 GK53 TKC

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,306
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,949

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 reading64,306 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,515
Average per year4,949
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GK53 TKC 10k23k37k51k64k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,306 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage58,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage52,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage46,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage43,041 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
PASS
Mileage35,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage30,022 miles
Since last MOT+6,010 miles
PASS
Mileage24,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage19,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage13,379 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage9,859 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

RegistrationGK53 TKC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GK53 TKC

What car is GK53 TKC?

GK53 TKC is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GK53 TKC?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 TKC was 64,306 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 TKC passed its MOT?

GK53 TKC has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2017.

Is GK53 TKC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK53 TKC 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 GK53 TKC?

GK53 TKC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.