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GV53 OXK

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 101,606 miles on the clock, averaging 4,394 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 GV53 OXK

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,394

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

Low mileage
Latest reading101,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year181
Average per year4,394
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 OXK 29k47k65k83k102k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,606 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
PASS
Mileage101,425 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage99,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,698 miles
PASS
Mileage98,117 miles
Since last MOT+1,789 miles
PASS
Mileage96,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,328 miles
Since last MOT+1,663 miles
PASS
Mileage94,665 miles
Since last MOT+1,612 miles
PASS
Mileage93,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,672 miles
PASS
Mileage90,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage86,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage80,642 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,430 miles
PASS
Mileage73,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,541 miles
PASS
Mileage64,642 miles
Since last MOT+8,109 miles
PASS
Mileage56,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,434 miles
PASS
Mileage50,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage43,088 miles
Since last MOT+6,546 miles
PASS
Mileage36,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,917 miles
PASS
Mileage28,625 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 OXK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
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 OXK

What car is GV53 OXK?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 OXK?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 OXK was 101,606 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 OXK passed its MOT?

GV53 OXK has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2023.

Is GV53 OXK ULEZ compliant?

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

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