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PF53 SUH

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 99,041 miles on the clock, averaging 6,273 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 SUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,041
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,273

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 reading99,041 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,454
Average per year6,273
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 SUH 11k33k55k77k99k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,041 miles
Since last MOT+8,454 miles
PASS
Mileage90,587 miles
Since last MOT+14,478 miles
PASS
Mileage76,109 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage74,077 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage68,396 miles
Since last MOT+16,678 miles
PASS
Mileage51,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,718 miles
Since last MOT+5,355 miles
PASS
Mileage46,363 miles
Since last MOT+12,540 miles
PASS
Mileage33,823 miles
Since last MOT+9,731 miles
PASS
Mileage24,092 miles
Since last MOT+1,408 miles
PASS
Mileage22,684 miles
Since last MOT+1,353 miles
PASS
Mileage21,331 miles
Since last MOT+2,014 miles
PASS
Mileage19,317 miles
Since last MOT+1,885 miles
PASS
Mileage17,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,357 miles
PASS
Mileage15,075 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage11,393 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 SUH
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 SUH

What car is PF53 SUH?

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

What is the mileage of PF53 SUH?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 SUH was 99,041 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 SUH passed its MOT?

PF53 SUH has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Dec 2020.

Is PF53 SUH ULEZ compliant?

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

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