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WF53 FXE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 149,715 miles on the clock, averaging 6,794 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 FXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,715
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,794

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 reading149,715 miles
Reading date
Miles last year436
Average per year6,794
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 FXE 24k56k87k118k150k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,715 miles
Since last MOT+436 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,279 miles
Since last MOT+11,315 miles
PASS
Mileage137,964 miles
Since last MOT+13,871 miles
PASS
Mileage124,093 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,092 miles
Since last MOT+12,914 miles
PASS
Mileage111,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,178 miles
Since last MOT+10,969 miles
PASS
Mileage100,209 miles
Since last MOT+10,461 miles
PASS
Mileage89,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,748 miles
Since last MOT+13,183 miles
PASS
Mileage76,565 miles
Since last MOT+989 miles
PASS
Mileage75,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,576 miles
Since last MOT+554 miles
PASS
Mileage75,022 miles
Since last MOT+870 miles
PASS
Mileage74,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,152 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage72,552 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage69,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage64,501 miles
Since last MOT+5,916 miles
PASS
Mileage58,585 miles
Since last MOT+6,179 miles
PASS
Mileage52,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,259 miles
PASS
Mileage46,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
PASS
Mileage38,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
PASS
Mileage32,264 miles
Since last MOT+7,962 miles
PASS
Mileage24,302 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 FXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
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 FXE

What car is WF53 FXE?

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

What is the mileage of WF53 FXE?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 FXE was 149,715 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 FXE passed its MOT?

WF53 FXE has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2025.

Is WF53 FXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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