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PF53 SRU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 105,850 miles on the clock, averaging 7,263 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 SRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,263

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

Below average
Latest reading105,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,237
Average per year7,263
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PF53 SRU 26k46k66k86k106k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,850 miles
Since last MOT+5,237 miles
PASS
Mileage100,613 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
PASS
Mileage93,783 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,630 miles
Since last MOT+8,252 miles
PASS
Mileage85,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,128 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,507 miles
PASS
Mileage71,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,743 miles
Since last MOT+8,665 miles
PASS
Mileage63,078 miles
Since last MOT+6,292 miles
PASS
Mileage56,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,786 miles
Since last MOT+6,487 miles
PASS
Mileage50,299 miles
Since last MOT+8,434 miles
PASS
Mileage41,865 miles
Since last MOT+7,784 miles
PASS
Mileage34,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,025 miles
PASS
Mileage26,056 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 SRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 SRU

What car is PF53 SRU?

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

What is the mileage of PF53 SRU?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 SRU was 105,850 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 SRU passed its MOT?

PF53 SRU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2017.

Is PF53 SRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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