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GK53 TMX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 109,586 miles on the clock, averaging 5,400 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 GK53 TMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,586
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,400

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,586 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,120
Average per year5,400
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK53 TMX 5k31k57k84k110k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,120 miles
PASS
Mileage106,466 miles
Since last MOT+3,037 miles
PASS
Mileage103,429 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage97,527 miles
Since last MOT+8,804 miles
PASS
Mileage88,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,723 miles
Since last MOT+8,255 miles
PASS
Mileage80,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,468 miles
Since last MOT+5,441 miles
PASS
Mileage75,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,972 miles
PASS
Mileage68,055 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,054 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage64,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,176 miles
Since last MOT+8,398 miles
PASS
Mileage55,778 miles
Since last MOT+11,068 miles
PASS
Mileage44,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,611 miles
PASS
Mileage43,099 miles
Since last MOT+9,907 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,192 miles
Since last MOT+4,703 miles
PASS
Mileage28,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,489 miles
Since last MOT+3,465 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,253 miles
PASS
Mileage20,771 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage17,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,182 miles
PASS
Mileage14,173 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
PASS
Mileage10,039 miles
Since last MOT+2,306 miles
PASS
Mileage7,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage5,289 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 TMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
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 TMX

What car is GK53 TMX?

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

What is the mileage of GK53 TMX?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 TMX was 109,586 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 TMX passed its MOT?

GK53 TMX has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2025.

Is GK53 TMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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