Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 100,226 miles on the clock, averaging 4,179 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 GU53 HTL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 100,226 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,179 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GU53 HTL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GU53 HTL
What car is GU53 HTL?
GU53 HTL is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GU53 HTL?
The last recorded mileage for GU53 HTL was 100,226 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU53 HTL passed its MOT?
GU53 HTL has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2026.
Is GU53 HTL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 HTL 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 GU53 HTL?
GU53 HTL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.