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PK53 KUY

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 158,310 miles on the clock, averaging 10,081 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 KUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,310
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,081

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,310 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,759
Average per year10,081
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 KUY 25k58k92k125k158k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage158,310 miles
Since last MOT+1,759 miles
PASS
Mileage156,551 miles
Since last MOT+1,391 miles
PASS
Mileage155,160 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,155 miles
Since last MOT+15,660 miles
PASS
Mileage139,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,186 miles
PASS
Mileage133,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,309 miles
Since last MOT+15,019 miles
PASS
Mileage118,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,290 miles
Since last MOT+16,360 miles
PASS
Mileage101,930 miles
Since last MOT+11,046 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,884 miles
Since last MOT+14,973 miles
PASS
Mileage75,911 miles
Since last MOT+12,946 miles
PASS
Mileage62,965 miles
Since last MOT+10,516 miles
PASS
Mileage52,449 miles
Since last MOT+9,849 miles
PASS
Mileage42,600 miles
Since last MOT+9,553 miles
PASS
Mileage33,047 miles
Since last MOT+7,897 miles
PASS
Mileage25,150 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 KUY
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 KUY

What car is PK53 KUY?

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

What is the mileage of PK53 KUY?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 KUY was 158,310 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 KUY passed its MOT?

PK53 KUY has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 22 Jan 2020.

Is PK53 KUY ULEZ compliant?

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

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