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LG53 JWA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 126,711 miles on the clock, averaging 5,610 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 LG53 JWA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,711
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,610

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

Below average
Latest reading126,711 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,610
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 JWA 20k47k73k100k127k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,711 miles
Since last MOT+9,266 miles
PASS
Mileage117,445 miles
Since last MOT+7,692 miles
PASS
Mileage109,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,080 miles
PASS
Mileage104,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,673 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage99,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage94,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
PASS
Mileage89,834 miles
Since last MOT+4,532 miles
PASS
Mileage85,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,439 miles
PASS
Mileage80,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage77,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,824 miles
PASS
Mileage72,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,736 miles
PASS
Mileage68,253 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage64,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,028 miles
PASS
Mileage59,273 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage49,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,523 miles
PASS
Mileage43,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage36,106 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage28,643 miles
Since last MOT+8,800 miles
PASS
Mileage19,843 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

RegistrationLG53 JWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 JWA

What car is LG53 JWA?

LG53 JWA is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 JWA?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 JWA was 126,711 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 JWA passed its MOT?

LG53 JWA has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.

Is LG53 JWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG53 JWA 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 LG53 JWA?

LG53 JWA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.