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GV53 LXN

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 99,232 miles on the clock, averaging 8,037 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 LXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,037

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,232 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,037
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 LXN 12k34k56k77k99k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,232 miles
Since last MOT+10,707 miles
PASS
Mileage88,525 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,524 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage79,450 miles
Since last MOT+9,063 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,387 miles
Since last MOT+11,770 miles
PASS
Mileage58,617 miles
Since last MOT+11,899 miles
PASS
Mileage46,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,899 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,819 miles
Since last MOT+5,649 miles
PASS
Mileage36,170 miles
Since last MOT+7,861 miles
PASS
Mileage28,309 miles
Since last MOT+9,954 miles
PASS
Mileage18,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,624 miles
PASS
Mileage15,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,571 miles
PASS
Mileage12,160 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

RegistrationGV53 LXN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 LXN

What car is GV53 LXN?

GV53 LXN is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 LXN?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 LXN was 99,232 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 LXN passed its MOT?

GV53 LXN has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2017.

Is GV53 LXN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 LXN 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 GV53 LXN?

GV53 LXN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.