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WF53 VCE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 114,775 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 WF53 VCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,775
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,154

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 reading114,775 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,154
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 VCE 23k46k69k92k115k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,707 miles
PASS
Mileage112,068 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage106,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,562 miles
Since last MOT+8,834 miles
PASS
Mileage97,728 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,727 miles
Since last MOT+5,166 miles
PASS
Mileage92,561 miles
Since last MOT+5,607 miles
PASS
Mileage86,954 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,950 miles
Since last MOT+3,474 miles
PASS
Mileage83,476 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage76,055 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
PASS
Mileage67,574 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage62,315 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage56,577 miles
Since last MOT+6,982 miles
PASS
Mileage49,595 miles
Since last MOT+6,468 miles
PASS
Mileage43,127 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage37,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,986 miles
PASS
Mileage31,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,060 miles
PASS
Mileage23,475 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 VCE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
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 VCE

What car is WF53 VCE?

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

What is the mileage of WF53 VCE?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 VCE was 114,775 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 VCE passed its MOT?

WF53 VCE has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2021.

Is WF53 VCE ULEZ compliant?

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

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