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PK53 FYD

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 128,276 miles on the clock, averaging 11,593 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for PK53 FYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,276
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,593

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,276 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,381
Average per year11,593
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 FYD 12k41k70k99k128k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,276 miles
Since last MOT+9,381 miles
PASS
Mileage118,895 miles
Since last MOT+14,162 miles
PASS
Mileage104,733 miles
Since last MOT+16,010 miles
PASS
Mileage88,723 miles
Since last MOT+14,142 miles
PASS
Mileage74,581 miles
Since last MOT+11,400 miles
PASS
Mileage63,181 miles
Since last MOT+12,771 miles
PASS
Mileage50,410 miles
Since last MOT+16,286 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,124 miles
Since last MOT+13,898 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage15,859 miles
Since last MOT+3,808 miles
PASS
Mileage12,051 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

RegistrationPK53 FYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 FYD

What car is PK53 FYD?

PK53 FYD is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 FYD?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 FYD was 128,276 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 FYD passed its MOT?

PK53 FYD has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2016.

Is PK53 FYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK53 FYD 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 PK53 FYD?

PK53 FYD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.