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PK53 HCL

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 107,247 miles on the clock, averaging 4,679 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for PK53 HCL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,679

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

Low mileage
Latest reading107,247 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,679
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 HCL 18k40k63k85k107k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,247 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,243 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage105,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,429 miles
Since last MOT+1,592 miles
PASS
Mileage103,837 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,833 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
PASS
Mileage103,768 miles
Since last MOT+874 miles
PASS
Mileage102,894 miles
Since last MOT+965 miles
PASS
Mileage101,929 miles
Since last MOT+8,227 miles
PASS
Mileage93,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,898 miles
PASS
Mileage88,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,804 miles
Since last MOT+7,991 miles
PASS
Mileage80,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,813 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage72,637 miles
Since last MOT+8,272 miles
PASS
Mileage64,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,365 miles
Since last MOT+8,503 miles
PASS
Mileage55,862 miles
Since last MOT+9,608 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,410 miles
PASS
Mileage36,844 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
PASS
Mileage31,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage28,083 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage25,350 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage21,689 miles
Since last MOT+3,521 miles
PASS
Mileage18,168 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 HCL
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 HCL

What car is PK53 HCL?

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

What is the mileage of PK53 HCL?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 HCL was 107,247 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 HCL passed its MOT?

PK53 HCL has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2025.

Is PK53 HCL ULEZ compliant?

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

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