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PF53 SXH

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 131,020 miles on the clock, averaging 6,677 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 SXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,677

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,707
Average per year6,677
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 SXH 25k52k78k105k131k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,020 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage126,313 miles
Since last MOT+4,327 miles
PASS
Mileage121,986 miles
Since last MOT+8,944 miles
PASS
Mileage113,042 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,968 miles
PASS
Mileage106,070 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,005 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage98,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,489 miles
Since last MOT+2,281 miles
PASS
Mileage96,208 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage91,212 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,112 miles
PASS
Mileage85,893 miles
Since last MOT+6,446 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,230 miles
PASS
Mileage73,217 miles
Since last MOT+7,788 miles
PASS
Mileage65,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,429 miles
Since last MOT+12,670 miles
PASS
Mileage52,759 miles
Since last MOT+12,062 miles
PASS
Mileage40,697 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage33,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,968 miles
PASS
Mileage25,051 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 SXH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 SXH

What car is PF53 SXH?

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

What is the mileage of PF53 SXH?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 SXH was 131,020 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 SXH passed its MOT?

PF53 SXH has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2022.

Is PF53 SXH ULEZ compliant?

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

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