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HV53 VXP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 81,342 miles on the clock, averaging 3,519 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 HV53 VXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,342
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,519

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,342 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,997
Average per year3,519
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 VXP 14k31k48k65k81k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage81,342 miles
Since last MOT+2,997 miles
PASS
Mileage78,345 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,120 miles
PASS
Mileage75,220 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
PASS
Mileage71,804 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,783 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,006 miles
PASS
Mileage67,545 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage64,297 miles
Since last MOT+298 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,160 miles
PASS
Mileage60,839 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,834 miles
Since last MOT+4,811 miles
PASS
Mileage56,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,705 miles
PASS
Mileage48,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,318 miles
Since last MOT+14,534 miles
PASS
Mileage33,784 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
PASS
Mileage33,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage26,334 miles
Since last MOT+1,457 miles
PASS
Mileage24,877 miles
Since last MOT+446 miles
PASS
Mileage24,431 miles
Since last MOT+1,192 miles
PASS
Mileage23,239 miles
Since last MOT+1,308 miles
PASS
Mileage21,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,237 miles
PASS
Mileage19,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,148 miles
PASS
Mileage17,546 miles
Since last MOT+1,708 miles
PASS
Mileage15,838 miles
Since last MOT+1,820 miles
PASS
Mileage14,018 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

RegistrationHV53 VXP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HV53 VXP

What car is HV53 VXP?

HV53 VXP is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HV53 VXP?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 VXP was 81,342 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 VXP passed its MOT?

HV53 VXP has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 28 Oct 2025.

Is HV53 VXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 VXP 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 HV53 VXP?

HV53 VXP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.