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PF53 SFE

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 79,445 miles on the clock, averaging 6,053 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for PF53 SFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,445
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,053

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,445 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,128
Average per year6,053
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 SFE 19k34k49k64k79k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,128 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,863 miles
PASS
Mileage75,454 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,399 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage72,341 miles
Since last MOT+3,680 miles
PASS
Mileage68,661 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,318 miles
Since last MOT+59,045 miles
PASS
Mileage61,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,101 miles
PASS
Mileage54,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,172 miles
Since last MOT+5,694 miles
PASS
Mileage48,478 miles
Since last MOT+11,324 miles
PASS
Mileage37,154 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage18,842 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

RegistrationPF53 SFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 SFE

What car is PF53 SFE?

PF53 SFE is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF53 SFE?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 SFE was 79,445 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 SFE passed its MOT?

PF53 SFE has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2016.

Is PF53 SFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 SFE 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 PF53 SFE?

PF53 SFE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.