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PK53 HLU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 80,259 miles on the clock, averaging 5,810 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 PK53 HLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,259
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,810

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,259 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,547
Average per year5,810
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 HLU 16k32k48k64k80k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,547 miles
PASS
Mileage76,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage72,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,292 miles
PASS
Mileage65,242 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,241 miles
Since last MOT+11,035 miles
PASS
Mileage54,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,208 miles
PASS
Mileage44,998 miles
Since last MOT+7,846 miles
PASS
Mileage37,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,140 miles
PASS
Mileage34,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,368 miles
PASS
Mileage28,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage25,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage22,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,194 miles
PASS
Mileage15,917 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 HLU
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 HLU

What car is PK53 HLU?

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

What is the mileage of PK53 HLU?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 HLU was 80,259 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 HLU passed its MOT?

PK53 HLU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2018.

Is PK53 HLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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