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NL53 GVR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 64,382 miles on the clock, averaging 2,207 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 GVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,382
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,207

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,382 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,463
Average per year2,207
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 GVR 22k33k43k54k64k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,382 miles
Since last MOT+2,463 miles
PASS
Mileage61,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,919 miles
Since last MOT+2,397 miles
PASS
Mileage59,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,522 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage56,554 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage53,899 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage51,178 miles
Since last MOT+2,524 miles
PASS
Mileage48,654 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,622 miles
Since last MOT+894 miles
PASS
Mileage47,728 miles
Since last MOT+1,019 miles
PASS
Mileage46,709 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,707 miles
Since last MOT+1,267 miles
PASS
Mileage45,440 miles
Since last MOT+1,481 miles
PASS
Mileage43,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,791 miles
PASS
Mileage42,168 miles
Since last MOT+1,971 miles
PASS
Mileage40,197 miles
Since last MOT+1,951 miles
PASS
Mileage38,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,246 miles
Since last MOT+1,732 miles
PASS
Mileage36,514 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage34,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,031 miles
PASS
Mileage32,395 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage30,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,566 miles
PASS
Mileage26,658 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage22,381 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 GVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 GVR

What car is NL53 GVR?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 GVR?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 GVR was 64,382 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 GVR passed its MOT?

NL53 GVR has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2025.

Is NL53 GVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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