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MV53 WMG

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 10 (50% pass rate). It has 112,292 miles on the clock, averaging 6,242 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 MV53 WMG

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,292
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,242

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,292 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,242
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 WMG 45k62k79k96k112k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,292 miles
Since last MOT+633 miles
PASS
Mileage111,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,179 miles
PASS
Mileage109,480 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,478 miles
Since last MOT+8,734 miles
PASS
Mileage100,744 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,701 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
PASS
Mileage94,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,176 miles
Since last MOT+8,768 miles
PASS
Mileage85,408 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,402 miles
Since last MOT+8,494 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,559 miles
PASS
Mileage69,349 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,346 miles
Since last MOT+14,049 miles
PASS
Mileage55,297 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,470 miles
Since last MOT+30,142 miles
PASS
Mileage69,328 miles
Since last MOT+23,835 miles
PASS
Mileage45,493 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,483 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

RegistrationMV53 WMG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MV53 WMG

What car is MV53 WMG?

MV53 WMG is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MV53 WMG?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 WMG was 112,292 miles, recorded on 16 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 WMG passed its MOT?

MV53 WMG has had 20 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (10 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2017.

Is MV53 WMG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV53 WMG 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 MV53 WMG?

MV53 WMG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.