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ST53 OSC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 85,302 miles on the clock, averaging 4,091 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 OSC

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,091

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,302 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,091
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 OSC 12k30k49k67k85k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,302 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage85,298 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,291 miles
Since last MOT+8,527 miles
PASS
Mileage76,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage72,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,002 miles
PASS
Mileage66,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,217 miles
PASS
Mileage58,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,659 miles
PASS
Mileage50,252 miles
Since last MOT+8,298 miles
PASS
Mileage41,954 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,953 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
PASS
Mileage36,345 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,290 miles
Since last MOT+3,523 miles
PASS
Mileage32,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,349 miles
PASS
Mileage28,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,742 miles
PASS
Mileage22,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,676 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
PASS
Mileage19,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,743 miles
PASS
Mileage15,771 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage12,163 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 OSC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 OSC

What car is ST53 OSC?

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

What is the mileage of ST53 OSC?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 OSC was 85,302 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 OSC passed its MOT?

ST53 OSC has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2024.

Is ST53 OSC ULEZ compliant?

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

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