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LX53 PUV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 98,423 miles on the clock, averaging 5,103 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 LX53 PUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,103

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,178
Average per year5,103
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 PUV 30k47k64k81k98k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage94,245 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage89,116 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage83,562 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage78,940 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage75,804 miles
Since last MOT+2,848 miles
PASS
Mileage72,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage68,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,934 miles
PASS
Mileage59,099 miles
Since last MOT+4,593 miles
PASS
Mileage54,506 miles
Since last MOT+4,193 miles
PASS
Mileage50,313 miles
Since last MOT+5,220 miles
PASS
Mileage45,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage39,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,916 miles
PASS
Mileage32,790 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage30,346 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

RegistrationLX53 PUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 PUV

What car is LX53 PUV?

LX53 PUV is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 PUV?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 PUV was 98,423 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 PUV passed its MOT?

LX53 PUV has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2020.

Is LX53 PUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 PUV 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 LX53 PUV?

LX53 PUV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.