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PX53 GBU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 175,250 miles on the clock, averaging 8,554 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for PX53 GBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,250
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,554

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading175,250 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,554
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PX53 GBU 54k84k115k145k175k '09'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,250 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,248 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage168,319 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage160,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage155,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,016 miles
PASS
Mileage146,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,788 miles
Since last MOT+5,922 miles
PASS
Mileage140,866 miles
Since last MOT+6,970 miles
PASS
Mileage133,896 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,854 miles
Since last MOT+9,479 miles
PASS
Mileage124,375 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,368 miles
Since last MOT+10,044 miles
PASS
Mileage114,324 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,303 miles
Since last MOT+8,731 miles
PASS
Mileage105,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,572 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,415 miles
Since last MOT+11,073 miles
PASS
Mileage94,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,342 miles
Since last MOT+13,048 miles
PASS
Mileage81,294 miles
Since last MOT+8,612 miles
PASS
Mileage72,682 miles
Since last MOT+10,100 miles
PASS
Mileage62,582 miles
Since last MOT+8,578 miles
PASS
Mileage54,004 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

RegistrationPX53 GBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PX53 GBU

What car is PX53 GBU?

PX53 GBU is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PX53 GBU?

The last recorded mileage for PX53 GBU was 175,250 miles, recorded on 2 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX53 GBU passed its MOT?

PX53 GBU has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2023.

Is PX53 GBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX53 GBU 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 PX53 GBU?

PX53 GBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.