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PE53 KNH

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 66,816 miles on the clock, averaging 4,779 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 PE53 KNH

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,816
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,779

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,816 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,779
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 KNH 23k34k45k56k67k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,816 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,815 miles
Since last MOT+3,220 miles
PASS
Mileage63,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,595 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage60,768 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,717 miles
Since last MOT+7,898 miles
PASS
Mileage52,819 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,816 miles
Since last MOT+11,569 miles
PASS
Mileage41,247 miles
Since last MOT+7,292 miles
PASS
Mileage33,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,955 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
Mileage28,030 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
PASS
Mileage27,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage23,388 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

RegistrationPE53 KNH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 KNH

What car is PE53 KNH?

PE53 KNH is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 KNH?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 KNH was 66,816 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 KNH passed its MOT?

PE53 KNH has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2015.

Is PE53 KNH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 KNH 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 PE53 KNH?

PE53 KNH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.