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ST53 HXG

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 124,480 miles on the clock, averaging 6,926 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 HXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,926

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 reading124,480 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,926
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 HXG 27k51k76k100k124k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,062 miles
PASS
Mileage121,418 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,410 miles
Since last MOT+7,464 miles
PASS
Mileage113,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,946 miles
Since last MOT+8,656 miles
PASS
Mileage105,290 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage100,352 miles
Since last MOT+3,348 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,004 miles
PASS
Mileage97,019 miles
Since last MOT+6,393 miles
PASS
Mileage90,626 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,623 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
PASS
Mileage82,142 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,140 miles
Since last MOT+11,057 miles
PASS
Mileage71,083 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,077 miles
Since last MOT+7,379 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,698 miles
Since last MOT+8,834 miles
PASS
Mileage54,864 miles
Since last MOT+5,927 miles
PASS
Mileage48,937 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,934 miles
Since last MOT+7,527 miles
PASS
Mileage41,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,407 miles
Since last MOT+7,220 miles
PASS
Mileage34,187 miles
Since last MOT+7,518 miles
PASS
Mileage26,669 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 HXG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 HXG

What car is ST53 HXG?

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

What is the mileage of ST53 HXG?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 HXG was 124,480 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 HXG passed its MOT?

ST53 HXG has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2020.

Is ST53 HXG ULEZ compliant?

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

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