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MJ53 KWV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 98,264 miles on the clock, averaging 4,036 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 KWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,264
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,036

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

Low mileage
Latest reading98,264 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,983
Average per year4,036
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 KWV 22k41k60k79k98k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage98,264 miles
Since last MOT+1,983 miles
PASS
Mileage96,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,281 miles
Since last MOT+2,456 miles
PASS
Mileage93,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,825 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage90,627 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage86,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,845 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
PASS
Mileage82,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage79,313 miles
Since last MOT+3,919 miles
PASS
Mileage75,394 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage73,149 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage70,321 miles
Since last MOT+3,072 miles
PASS
Mileage67,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,022 miles
PASS
Mileage64,227 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage61,546 miles
Since last MOT+2,924 miles
PASS
Mileage58,622 miles
Since last MOT+6,331 miles
PASS
Mileage52,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,411 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage39,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,101 miles
PASS
Mileage33,481 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage27,767 miles
Since last MOT+6,199 miles
PASS
Mileage21,568 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

RegistrationMJ53 KWV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 KWV

What car is MJ53 KWV?

MJ53 KWV is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ53 KWV?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 KWV was 98,264 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 KWV passed its MOT?

MJ53 KWV has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 31 Oct 2025.

Is MJ53 KWV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 KWV 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 MJ53 KWV?

MJ53 KWV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.