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NJ53 WXL

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 59,845 miles on the clock, averaging 2,959 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 WXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,845
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,959

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,845 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 WXL 14k26k37k48k60k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,845 miles
Since last MOT+7,490 miles
PASS
Mileage52,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage48,532 miles
Since last MOT+2,831 miles
PASS
Mileage45,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage42,859 miles
Since last MOT+590 miles
PASS
Mileage42,269 miles
Since last MOT+1,597 miles
PASS
Mileage40,672 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage38,273 miles
Since last MOT+3,981 miles
PASS
Mileage34,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,029 miles
PASS
Mileage32,263 miles
Since last MOT+1,723 miles
PASS
Mileage30,540 miles
Since last MOT+1,679 miles
PASS
Mileage28,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,861 miles
Since last MOT+2,159 miles
PASS
Mileage26,702 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage22,863 miles
Since last MOT+4,291 miles
PASS
Mileage18,572 miles
Since last MOT+4,152 miles
PASS
Mileage14,420 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

RegistrationNJ53 WXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NJ53 WXL

What car is NJ53 WXL?

NJ53 WXL is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NJ53 WXL?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 WXL was 59,845 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 WXL passed its MOT?

NJ53 WXL has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2022.

Is NJ53 WXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ53 WXL 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 NJ53 WXL?

NJ53 WXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.