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ND53 LHR

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 109,504 miles on the clock, averaging 8,138 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 ND53 LHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,504
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,138

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,504 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,587
Average per year8,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ND53 LHR 17k40k63k86k110k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,504 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage106,917 miles
Since last MOT+13,899 miles
PASS
Mileage93,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage87,827 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,765 miles
Since last MOT+4,281 miles
PASS
Mileage83,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,128 miles
PASS
Mileage78,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,840 miles
PASS
Mileage72,516 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,514 miles
Since last MOT+9,593 miles
PASS
Mileage62,921 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,806 miles
Since last MOT+11,344 miles
PASS
Mileage51,462 miles
Since last MOT+12,874 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,588 miles
Since last MOT+13,409 miles
PASS
Mileage25,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,873 miles
PASS
Mileage17,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,306 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 LHR
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 LHR

What car is ND53 LHR?

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

What is the mileage of ND53 LHR?

The last recorded mileage for ND53 LHR was 109,504 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ND53 LHR passed its MOT?

ND53 LHR has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2018.

Is ND53 LHR ULEZ compliant?

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

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