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WG53 MKA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 140,809 miles on the clock, averaging 6,864 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 WG53 MKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,809
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,864

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,809 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,864
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 MKA 29k57k85k113k141k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,809 miles
Since last MOT+9,498 miles
PASS
Mileage131,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,311 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
PASS
Mileage119,873 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,827 miles
Since last MOT+7,106 miles
PASS
Mileage112,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,721 miles
Since last MOT+9,029 miles
PASS
Mileage103,692 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage100,971 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,923 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage92,582 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,580 miles
Since last MOT+8,858 miles
PASS
Mileage83,722 miles
Since last MOT+11,024 miles
PASS
Mileage72,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage65,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,646 miles
PASS
Mileage59,888 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage56,593 miles
Since last MOT+2,832 miles
PASS
Mileage53,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage48,266 miles
Since last MOT+3,059 miles
PASS
Mileage45,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,207 miles
Since last MOT+2,855 miles
PASS
Mileage42,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage37,142 miles
Since last MOT+8,590 miles
PASS
Mileage28,552 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 MKA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
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 MKA

What car is WG53 MKA?

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

What is the mileage of WG53 MKA?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 MKA was 140,809 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 MKA passed its MOT?

WG53 MKA has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2023.

Is WG53 MKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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