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LT53 ACO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 100,708 miles on the clock, averaging 5,418 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 LT53 ACO

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,708
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,418

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,708 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,839
Average per year5,418
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 ACO 27k45k64k82k101k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,708 miles
Since last MOT+11,839 miles
PASS
Mileage88,869 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,855 miles
Since last MOT+5,891 miles
PASS
Mileage82,964 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,963 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage79,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage75,145 miles
PASS
Mileage722,658 miles
Since last MOT+656,488 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,170 miles
Since last MOT+8,402 miles
PASS
Mileage57,768 miles
Since last MOT+17,334 miles
PASS
Mileage40,434 miles
Since last MOT+1,128 miles
PASS
Mileage39,306 miles
Since last MOT+1,983 miles
PASS
Mileage37,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,323 miles
Since last MOT+3,168 miles
PASS
Mileage34,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,265 miles
PASS
Mileage30,890 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage26,598 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

RegistrationLT53 ACO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 ACO

What car is LT53 ACO?

LT53 ACO is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 ACO?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 ACO was 100,708 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 ACO passed its MOT?

LT53 ACO has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2020.

Is LT53 ACO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT53 ACO 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 LT53 ACO?

LT53 ACO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.