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ND53 VXK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 101,178 miles on the clock, averaging 5,181 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 VXK

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,181

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 reading101,178 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ND53 VXK 38k54k70k85k101k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,178 miles
Since last MOT+8,773 miles
PASS
Mileage92,405 miles
Since last MOT+6,863 miles
PASS
Mileage85,542 miles
Since last MOT+3,434 miles
PASS
Mileage82,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,108 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,028 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage74,103 miles
PASS
Mileage93,217 miles
Since last MOT+29,037 miles
PASS
Mileage64,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage55,624 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
PASS
Mileage55,523 miles
Since last MOT+3,145 miles
PASS
Mileage52,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,428 miles
PASS
Mileage46,950 miles
Since last MOT+9,022 miles
PASS
Mileage37,928 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 VXK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeND — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ND53 VXK

What car is ND53 VXK?

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

What is the mileage of ND53 VXK?

The last recorded mileage for ND53 VXK was 101,178 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ND53 VXK passed its MOT?

ND53 VXK has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2018.

Is ND53 VXK ULEZ compliant?

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

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