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WF53 SSX

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 65,200 miles on the clock, averaging 9,585 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for WF53 SSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,200
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
9,585

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading65,200 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,396
Average per year9,585
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF53 SSX 22k33k44k54k65k '06'11'09

Check WF53 SSX

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,200 miles
Since last MOT+14,396 miles
PASS
Mileage50,804 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage43,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,190 miles
PASS
Mileage36,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage29,582 miles
Since last MOT+7,649 miles
PASS
Mileage21,933 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 SSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
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 SSX

What car is WF53 SSX?

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

What is the mileage of WF53 SSX?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 SSX was 65,200 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 SSX passed its MOT?

WF53 SSX has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Apr 2011.

Is WF53 SSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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