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ND53 HZX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 98,821 miles on the clock, averaging 6,451 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 ND53 HZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,821
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,451

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 reading98,821 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,401
Average per year6,451
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ND53 HZX 25k44k62k80k99k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,821 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
PASS
Mileage94,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage87,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,632 miles
PASS
Mileage82,205 miles
Since last MOT+11,411 miles
PASS
Mileage70,794 miles
Since last MOT+10,675 miles
PASS
Mileage60,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,393 miles
PASS
Mileage55,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,726 miles
Since last MOT+5,029 miles
PASS
Mileage50,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,162 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage39,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,387 miles
Since last MOT+6,331 miles
PASS
Mileage33,056 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,999 miles
Since last MOT+7,647 miles
PASS
Mileage25,352 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

RegistrationND53 HZX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeND — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ND53 HZX

What car is ND53 HZX?

ND53 HZX is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of ND53 HZX?

The last recorded mileage for ND53 HZX was 98,821 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ND53 HZX passed its MOT?

ND53 HZX has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2018.

Is ND53 HZX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ND53 HZX 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 ND53 HZX?

ND53 HZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.