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KL53 SYV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 115,539 miles on the clock, averaging 7,537 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 KL53 SYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,537

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,539 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year7,537
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 SYV 25k47k70k93k116k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,539 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,535 miles
Since last MOT+1,576 miles
PASS
Mileage113,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,768 miles
PASS
Mileage111,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,191 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage106,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,655 miles
Since last MOT+10,546 miles
PASS
Mileage96,109 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,073 miles
Since last MOT+14,140 miles
PASS
Mileage81,933 miles
Since last MOT+9,233 miles
PASS
Mileage72,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,293 miles
PASS
Mileage68,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,407 miles
Since last MOT+808 miles
PASS
Mileage67,599 miles
Since last MOT+9,457 miles
PASS
Mileage58,142 miles
Since last MOT+9,863 miles
PASS
Mileage48,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,279 miles
Since last MOT+14,377 miles
PASS
Mileage33,902 miles
Since last MOT+9,247 miles
PASS
Mileage24,655 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

RegistrationKL53 SYV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KL53 SYV

What car is KL53 SYV?

KL53 SYV is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KL53 SYV?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 SYV was 115,539 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 SYV passed its MOT?

KL53 SYV has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2018.

Is KL53 SYV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KL53 SYV 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 KL53 SYV?

KL53 SYV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.