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PF53 TFE

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 100,400 miles on the clock, averaging 7,473 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for PF53 TFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,400
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,473

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading100,400 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,653
Average per year7,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 TFE 25k44k62k81k100k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,400 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage93,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,499 miles
PASS
Mileage87,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,012 miles
PASS
Mileage80,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,407 miles
Since last MOT+6,961 miles
PASS
Mileage66,446 miles
Since last MOT+6,604 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,842 miles
Since last MOT+8,432 miles
PASS
Mileage51,410 miles
Since last MOT+8,583 miles
PASS
Mileage42,827 miles
Since last MOT+39,437 miles
PASS
Mileage3,390 miles
PASS
Mileage24,599 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 TFE
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 TFE

What car is PF53 TFE?

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

What is the mileage of PF53 TFE?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 TFE was 100,400 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 TFE passed its MOT?

PF53 TFE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2017.

Is PF53 TFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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