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NL53 TZF

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 150,166 miles on the clock, averaging 8,338 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 TZF

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,166
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,338

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,166 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,150
Average per year8,338
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 TZF 60k83k105k128k150k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,166 miles
Since last MOT+1,150 miles
PASS
Mileage149,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage143,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage140,074 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage135,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,264 miles
Since last MOT+16,488 miles
PASS
Mileage118,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,776 miles
Since last MOT+13,397 miles
PASS
Mileage105,379 miles
Since last MOT+15,886 miles
PASS
Mileage89,493 miles
Since last MOT+10,098 miles
PASS
Mileage79,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,561 miles
PASS
Mileage74,834 miles
Since last MOT+14,658 miles
PASS
Mileage60,176 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 TZF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 TZF

What car is NL53 TZF?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 TZF?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 TZF was 150,166 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 TZF passed its MOT?

NL53 TZF has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2017.

Is NL53 TZF ULEZ compliant?

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

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