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NL53 FYA

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 72,703 miles on the clock, averaging 3,934 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 NL53 FYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,703
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
3,934

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

Low mileage
Latest reading72,703 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,387
Average per year3,934
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 FYA 24k36k48k60k73k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,387 miles
PASS
Mileage63,316 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage60,610 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,518 miles
Since last MOT+3,014 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage53,758 miles
Since last MOT+3,078 miles
PASS
Mileage50,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage47,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,766 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage44,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,702 miles
PASS
Mileage41,922 miles
Since last MOT+2,261 miles
PASS
Mileage39,661 miles
Since last MOT+2,494 miles
PASS
Mileage37,167 miles
Since last MOT+4,125 miles
PASS
Mileage33,042 miles
Since last MOT+9,189 miles
PASS
Mileage23,853 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

RegistrationNL53 FYA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 FYA

What car is NL53 FYA?

NL53 FYA is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 FYA?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 FYA was 72,703 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 FYA passed its MOT?

NL53 FYA has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2019.

Is NL53 FYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 FYA 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 NL53 FYA?

NL53 FYA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.