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MK53 NHY

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 101,938 miles on the clock, averaging 5,857 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 MK53 NHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,857

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,938 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,857
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 NHY 14k36k58k80k102k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,938 miles
Since last MOT+7,326 miles
PASS
Mileage94,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,612 miles
Since last MOT+8,038 miles
PASS
Mileage86,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,574 miles
Since last MOT+3,259 miles
PASS
Mileage83,315 miles
Since last MOT+9,236 miles
PASS
Mileage74,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,079 miles
Since last MOT+8,338 miles
PASS
Mileage65,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,741 miles
Since last MOT+6,620 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,121 miles
Since last MOT+6,040 miles
PASS
Mileage53,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage48,575 miles
Since last MOT+28,320 miles
PASS
Mileage20,255 miles
PASS
Mileage34,899 miles
Since last MOT+3,364 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,554 miles
PASS
Mileage25,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage19,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,061 miles
PASS
Mileage13,645 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 NHY
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 NHY

What car is MK53 NHY?

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

What is the mileage of MK53 NHY?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 NHY was 101,938 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 NHY passed its MOT?

MK53 NHY has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2021.

Is MK53 NHY ULEZ compliant?

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

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