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WA53 UXO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 106,892 miles on the clock, averaging 6,154 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 WA53 UXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,154

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

Below average
Latest reading106,892 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,852
Average per year6,154
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WA53 UXO 25k45k66k86k107k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage102,040 miles
Since last MOT+3,775 miles
PASS
Mileage98,265 miles
Since last MOT+9,102 miles
PASS
Mileage89,163 miles
Since last MOT+9,505 miles
PASS
Mileage79,658 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,569 miles
Since last MOT+2,891 miles
PASS
Mileage76,678 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage71,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,584 miles
Since last MOT+12,041 miles
PASS
Mileage59,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,182 miles
PASS
Mileage56,361 miles
Since last MOT+3,650 miles
PASS
Mileage52,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage48,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,743 miles
PASS
Mileage39,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,993 miles
PASS
Mileage30,914 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
PASS
Mileage24,520 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 UXO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
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 UXO

What car is WA53 UXO?

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

What is the mileage of WA53 UXO?

The last recorded mileage for WA53 UXO was 106,892 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA53 UXO passed its MOT?

WA53 UXO has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2020.

Is WA53 UXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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