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WA53 DDY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 147,173 miles on the clock, averaging 8,834 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for WA53 DDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,173
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,834

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,173 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,834
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WA53 DDY 33k62k90k119k147k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,173 miles
Since last MOT+6,088 miles
PASS
Mileage141,085 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,310 miles
PASS
Mileage132,773 miles
Since last MOT+7,804 miles
PASS
Mileage124,969 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,968 miles
Since last MOT+13,428 miles
PASS
Mileage111,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,540 miles
Since last MOT+14,705 miles
PASS
Mileage96,835 miles
Since last MOT+10,834 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,001 miles
Since last MOT+10,112 miles
PASS
Mileage75,889 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,885 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,718 miles
PASS
Mileage67,112 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage59,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,951 miles
Since last MOT+7,762 miles
PASS
Mileage52,189 miles
Since last MOT+8,872 miles
PASS
Mileage43,317 miles
Since last MOT+10,141 miles
PASS
Mileage33,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,176 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

RegistrationWA53 DDY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWA — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WA53 DDY

What car is WA53 DDY?

WA53 DDY is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WA53 DDY?

The last recorded mileage for WA53 DDY was 147,173 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA53 DDY passed its MOT?

WA53 DDY has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2019.

Is WA53 DDY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WA53 DDY 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 WA53 DDY?

WA53 DDY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.