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MK53 JXU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 127,708 miles on the clock, averaging 7,935 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 JXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,708
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,935

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,708 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,935
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 JXU 39k61k83k106k128k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage121,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,933 miles
PASS
Mileage116,814 miles
Since last MOT+6,735 miles
PASS
Mileage110,079 miles
Since last MOT+10,668 miles
PASS
Mileage99,411 miles
Since last MOT+10,718 miles
PASS
Mileage88,693 miles
Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
Mileage79,070 miles
Since last MOT+8,862 miles
PASS
Mileage70,208 miles
Since last MOT+10,164 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,044 miles
Since last MOT+8,156 miles
PASS
Mileage51,888 miles
Since last MOT+12,603 miles
PASS
Mileage39,285 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

RegistrationMK53 JXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 JXU

What car is MK53 JXU?

MK53 JXU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 JXU?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 JXU was 127,708 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 JXU passed its MOT?

MK53 JXU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2017.

Is MK53 JXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 JXU 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 MK53 JXU?

MK53 JXU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.