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WF53 BOU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 51,200 miles on the clock, averaging 6,506 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 WF53 BOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,200
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
6,506

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

Below average
Latest reading51,200 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,574
Average per year6,506
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 BOU 22k29k37k44k51k '06'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,200 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage45,626 miles
Since last MOT+1,690 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,936 miles
Since last MOT+2,489 miles
PASS
Mileage41,447 miles
Since last MOT+10,305 miles
PASS
Mileage31,142 miles
Since last MOT+9,296 miles
PASS
Mileage21,846 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

RegistrationWF53 BOU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 BOU

What car is WF53 BOU?

WF53 BOU is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 BOU?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 BOU was 51,200 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 BOU passed its MOT?

WF53 BOU has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Apr 2011.

Is WF53 BOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF53 BOU 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 WF53 BOU?

WF53 BOU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.