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LM53 HRF

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 86,106 miles on the clock, averaging 9,951 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 HRF

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,951

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading86,106 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,951
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM53 HRF 26k41k56k71k86k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,106 miles
Since last MOT+9,345 miles
PASS
Mileage76,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,761 miles
Since last MOT+8,495 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,266 miles
Since last MOT+7,599 miles
PASS
Mileage60,667 miles
Since last MOT+10,366 miles
PASS
Mileage50,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,301 miles
Since last MOT+12,180 miles
PASS
Mileage38,121 miles
Since last MOT+11,952 miles
PASS
Mileage26,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,169 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

RegistrationLM53 HRF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 HRF

What car is LM53 HRF?

LM53 HRF is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM53 HRF?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 HRF was 86,106 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 HRF passed its MOT?

LM53 HRF has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2012.

Is LM53 HRF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM53 HRF 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 LM53 HRF?

LM53 HRF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.