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WG53 EDU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 124,002 miles on the clock, averaging 7,754 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for WG53 EDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,754

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year7,754
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 EDU 10k38k67k95k124k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,002 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,997 miles
Since last MOT+7,100 miles
PASS
Mileage116,897 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,888 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage110,387 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,386 miles
Since last MOT+9,865 miles
PASS
Mileage100,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,521 miles
Since last MOT+8,119 miles
PASS
Mileage92,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,402 miles
Since last MOT+7,765 miles
PASS
Mileage84,637 miles
Since last MOT+12,156 miles
PASS
Mileage72,481 miles
Since last MOT+13,756 miles
PASS
Mileage58,725 miles
Since last MOT+11,144 miles
PASS
Mileage47,581 miles
Since last MOT+11,535 miles
PASS
Mileage36,046 miles
Since last MOT+11,129 miles
PASS
Mileage24,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage19,593 miles
Since last MOT+2,911 miles
PASS
Mileage16,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,682 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage13,058 miles
Since last MOT+3,191 miles
PASS
Mileage9,867 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

RegistrationWG53 EDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 EDU

What car is WG53 EDU?

WG53 EDU is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 EDU?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 EDU was 124,002 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 EDU passed its MOT?

WG53 EDU has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2021.

Is WG53 EDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 EDU 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 WG53 EDU?

WG53 EDU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.