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GK53 VEU

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 102,616 miles on the clock, averaging 7,045 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 VEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,045

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 reading102,616 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,045
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK53 VEU 23k43k63k83k103k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,616 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage95,184 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,144 miles
Since last MOT+818 miles
PASS
Mileage94,326 miles
Since last MOT+1,156 miles
PASS
Mileage93,170 miles
Since last MOT+1,468 miles
PASS
Mileage91,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage87,097 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,997 miles
Since last MOT+8,449 miles
PASS
Mileage78,548 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,500 miles
Since last MOT+9,851 miles
PASS
Mileage68,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,649 miles
Since last MOT+8,631 miles
PASS
Mileage60,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,018 miles
Since last MOT+10,206 miles
PASS
Mileage49,812 miles
Since last MOT+14,836 miles
PASS
Mileage34,976 miles
Since last MOT+12,060 miles
PASS
Mileage22,916 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 VEU
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 VEU

What car is GK53 VEU?

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

What is the mileage of GK53 VEU?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 VEU was 102,616 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 VEU passed its MOT?

GK53 VEU has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2018.

Is GK53 VEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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