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NL53 KNA

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 48,465 miles on the clock, averaging 3,938 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 KNA

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,465
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,938

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 reading48,465 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 KNA 10k20k29k39k48k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,465 miles
Since last MOT+17,208 miles
PASS
Mileage31,257 miles
Since last MOT+2,519 miles
PASS
Mileage28,738 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,097 miles
PASS
Mileage25,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,599 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,024 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage19,018 miles
Since last MOT+1,910 miles
PASS
Mileage17,108 miles
Since last MOT+3,104 miles
PASS
Mileage14,004 miles
Since last MOT+1,386 miles
PASS
Mileage12,618 miles
Since last MOT+1,466 miles
PASS
Mileage11,152 miles
Since last MOT+1,115 miles
PASS
Mileage10,037 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 KNA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 KNA

What car is NL53 KNA?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 KNA?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 KNA was 48,465 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 KNA passed its MOT?

NL53 KNA has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2016.

Is NL53 KNA ULEZ compliant?

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

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