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ST53 FOA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 87,737 miles on the clock, averaging 5,640 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 ST53 FOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,640

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,737 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,640
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 FOA 4k25k46k67k88k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,737 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,736 miles
Since last MOT+12,204 miles
PASS
Mileage75,532 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,531 miles
Since last MOT+7,660 miles
PASS
Mileage67,871 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
PASS
Mileage60,191 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage52,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,475 miles
Since last MOT+16,065 miles
PASS
Mileage36,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,410 miles
Since last MOT+8,419 miles
PASS
Mileage27,991 miles
Since last MOT+10,223 miles
PASS
Mileage17,768 miles
Since last MOT+9,673 miles
PASS
Mileage8,095 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
PASS
Mileage8,065 miles
Since last MOT+573 miles
PASS
Mileage7,492 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage6,407 miles
Since last MOT+327 miles
PASS
Mileage6,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage6,080 miles
Since last MOT+715 miles
PASS
Mileage5,365 miles
Since last MOT+892 miles
PASS
Mileage4,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage4,473 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 FOA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 FOA

What car is ST53 FOA?

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

What is the mileage of ST53 FOA?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 FOA was 87,737 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 FOA passed its MOT?

ST53 FOA has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2021.

Is ST53 FOA ULEZ compliant?

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

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