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GV53 OWG

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 141,700 miles on the clock, averaging 7,351 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 GV53 OWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,700
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,351

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 reading141,700 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 OWG 39k64k90k116k142k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,700 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage138,343 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,107 miles
PASS
Mileage134,231 miles
Since last MOT+5,205 miles
PASS
Mileage129,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,775 miles
PASS
Mileage122,251 miles
Since last MOT+4,645 miles
PASS
Mileage117,606 miles
Since last MOT+4,895 miles
PASS
Mileage112,711 miles
Since last MOT+8,657 miles
PASS
Mileage104,054 miles
Since last MOT+9,343 miles
PASS
Mileage94,711 miles
Since last MOT+10,315 miles
PASS
Mileage84,396 miles
Since last MOT+11,267 miles
PASS
Mileage73,129 miles
Since last MOT+11,155 miles
PASS
Mileage61,974 miles
Since last MOT+12,044 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,930 miles
Since last MOT+11,221 miles
PASS
Mileage38,709 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 OWG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
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 OWG

What car is GV53 OWG?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 OWG?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 OWG was 141,700 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 OWG passed its MOT?

GV53 OWG has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2020.

Is GV53 OWG ULEZ compliant?

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

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