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NV53 UHE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Stockton, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 53,436 miles on the clock, averaging 3,871 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 NV53 UHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,436
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,871

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 reading53,436 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,871
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NV53 UHE 18k27k36k45k53k '06'16'13

Check NV53 UHE

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,436 miles
Since last MOT+7,893 miles
PASS
Mileage45,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,027 miles
PASS
Mileage40,516 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
PASS
Mileage36,516 miles
Since last MOT+172 miles
PASS
Mileage36,344 miles
Since last MOT+3,589 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,415 miles
PASS
Mileage29,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage26,117 miles
Since last MOT+2,636 miles
PASS
Mileage23,481 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage20,922 miles
Since last MOT+2,939 miles
PASS
Mileage17,983 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

RegistrationNV53 UHE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNV — Stockton, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NV53 UHE

What car is NV53 UHE?

NV53 UHE is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Stockton in 2003.

What is the mileage of NV53 UHE?

The last recorded mileage for NV53 UHE was 53,436 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NV53 UHE passed its MOT?

NV53 UHE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2016.

Is NV53 UHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NV53 UHE 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 NV53 UHE?

NV53 UHE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.