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GP53 CMO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 133,290 miles on the clock, averaging 6,963 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 GP53 CMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,290
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,963

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 reading133,290 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,963
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP53 CMO 51k72k92k113k133k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,290 miles
Since last MOT+4,816 miles
PASS
Mileage128,474 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,471 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage123,077 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
PASS
Mileage116,682 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage108,958 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,721 miles
PASS
Mileage105,183 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage99,844 miles
Since last MOT+8,558 miles
PASS
Mileage91,286 miles
Since last MOT+9,745 miles
PASS
Mileage81,541 miles
Since last MOT+8,967 miles
PASS
Mileage72,574 miles
Since last MOT+304 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,270 miles
Since last MOT+9,883 miles
PASS
Mileage62,387 miles
Since last MOT+10,924 miles
PASS
Mileage51,463 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

RegistrationGP53 CMO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GP53 CMO

What car is GP53 CMO?

GP53 CMO is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP53 CMO?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 CMO was 133,290 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 CMO passed its MOT?

GP53 CMO has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2018.

Is GP53 CMO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 CMO 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 GP53 CMO?

GP53 CMO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.