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PK53 HGM

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 71,508 miles on the clock, averaging 3,974 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 HGM

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,508
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,974

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,508 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,497
Average per year3,974
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 HGM 12k27k42k57k72k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,497 miles
PASS
Mileage67,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage63,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,493 miles
Since last MOT+11,361 miles
PASS
Mileage52,132 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,815 miles
Since last MOT+3,612 miles
PASS
Mileage48,203 miles
Since last MOT+1,687 miles
PASS
Mileage46,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,516 miles
Since last MOT+1,194 miles
PASS
Mileage45,322 miles
Since last MOT+982 miles
PASS
Mileage44,340 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage37,851 miles
Since last MOT+6,195 miles
PASS
Mileage31,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage26,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,335 miles
PASS
Mileage22,846 miles
Since last MOT+1,910 miles
PASS
Mileage20,936 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
PASS
Mileage17,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage14,995 miles
Since last MOT+3,116 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,879 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 HGM
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 HGM

What car is PK53 HGM?

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

What is the mileage of PK53 HGM?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 HGM was 71,508 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 HGM passed its MOT?

PK53 HGM has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2021.

Is PK53 HGM ULEZ compliant?

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

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