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PF53 SYR

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 83,904 miles on the clock, averaging 5,557 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 SYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,904
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,557

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 reading83,904 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,557
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 SYR 14k32k49k66k84k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,904 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage83,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,405 miles
PASS
Mileage79,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,869 miles
PASS
Mileage70,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,229 miles
PASS
Mileage62,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage55,157 miles
Since last MOT+5,617 miles
PASS
Mileage49,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage44,034 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage40,436 miles
Since last MOT+5,145 miles
PASS
Mileage35,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage28,230 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage22,455 miles
Since last MOT+8,170 miles
PASS
Mileage14,285 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 SYR
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 SYR

What car is PF53 SYR?

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

What is the mileage of PF53 SYR?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 SYR was 83,904 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 SYR passed its MOT?

PF53 SYR has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2019.

Is PF53 SYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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