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ST53 HWY

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 84,917 miles on the clock, averaging 4,551 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for ST53 HWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,917
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,551

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,917 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,616
Average per year4,551
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 HWY 21k37k53k69k85k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,616 miles
PASS
Mileage81,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage78,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage76,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,312 miles
PASS
Mileage73,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,099 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage68,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage64,925 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,303 miles
PASS
Mileage60,592 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage56,086 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
PASS
Mileage52,518 miles
Since last MOT+3,977 miles
PASS
Mileage48,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,658 miles
PASS
Mileage42,883 miles
Since last MOT+7,335 miles
PASS
Mileage35,548 miles
Since last MOT+7,283 miles
PASS
Mileage28,265 miles
Since last MOT+7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage20,992 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 HWY
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 HWY

What car is ST53 HWY?

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

What is the mileage of ST53 HWY?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 HWY was 84,917 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 HWY passed its MOT?

ST53 HWY has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2020.

Is ST53 HWY ULEZ compliant?

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

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