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VO53 FOP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 46,094 miles on the clock, averaging 925 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 VO53 FOP

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,094
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
925

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 reading46,094 miles
Reading date
Average per year925
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 FOP 29k33k37k42k46k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,094 miles
Since last MOT+460 miles
PASS
Mileage45,634 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
PASS
Mileage45,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,469 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
PASS
Mileage45,081 miles
Since last MOT+458 miles
PASS
Mileage44,623 miles
Since last MOT+377 miles
PASS
Mileage44,246 miles
Since last MOT+534 miles
PASS
Mileage43,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,712 miles
Since last MOT+790 miles
PASS
Mileage42,922 miles
Since last MOT+767 miles
PASS
Mileage42,155 miles
Since last MOT+841 miles
PASS
Mileage41,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,314 miles
Since last MOT+1,026 miles
PASS
Mileage40,288 miles
Since last MOT+1,156 miles
PASS
Mileage39,132 miles
Since last MOT+1,310 miles
PASS
Mileage37,822 miles
Since last MOT+1,100 miles
PASS
Mileage36,722 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage35,689 miles
Since last MOT+880 miles
PASS
Mileage34,809 miles
Since last MOT+1,364 miles
PASS
Mileage33,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,093 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,352 miles
Since last MOT+1,647 miles
PASS
Mileage30,705 miles
Since last MOT+2,147 miles
PASS
Mileage28,558 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

RegistrationVO53 FOP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VO53 FOP

What car is VO53 FOP?

VO53 FOP is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VO53 FOP?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 FOP was 46,094 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 FOP passed its MOT?

VO53 FOP has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2025.

Is VO53 FOP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO53 FOP 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 VO53 FOP?

VO53 FOP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.