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ST53 EUD

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 145,047 miles on the clock, averaging 10,565 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 ST53 EUD

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,047
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,565

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,047 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 EUD 23k53k84k114k145k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
PASS
Mileage141,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,049 miles
Since last MOT+3,468 miles
PASS
Mileage137,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,581 miles
Since last MOT+6,241 miles
PASS
Mileage131,340 miles
Since last MOT+8,376 miles
PASS
Mileage122,964 miles
Since last MOT+5,722 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,242 miles
Since last MOT+6,241 miles
PASS
Mileage111,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,001 miles
Since last MOT+11,906 miles
PASS
Mileage99,095 miles
Since last MOT+17,154 miles
PASS
Mileage81,941 miles
Since last MOT+19,028 miles
PASS
Mileage62,913 miles
Since last MOT+19,894 miles
PASS
Mileage43,019 miles
Since last MOT+20,296 miles
PASS
Mileage22,723 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

RegistrationST53 EUD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 EUD

What car is ST53 EUD?

ST53 EUD is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of ST53 EUD?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 EUD was 145,047 miles, recorded on 16 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 EUD passed its MOT?

ST53 EUD has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2018.

Is ST53 EUD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 EUD 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 ST53 EUD?

ST53 EUD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.