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WM53 LGE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 182,529 miles on the clock, averaging 11,073 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 WM53 LGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,073

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,529 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,234
Average per year11,073
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM53 LGE 39k75k111k147k183k '07'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,529 miles
Since last MOT+11,234 miles
PASS
Mileage171,295 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage161,433 miles
Since last MOT+5,727 miles
PASS
Mileage155,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,687 miles
PASS
Mileage147,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage141,355 miles
Since last MOT+8,536 miles
PASS
Mileage132,819 miles
Since last MOT+12,411 miles
PASS
Mileage120,408 miles
Since last MOT+16,039 miles
PASS
Mileage104,369 miles
Since last MOT+17,643 miles
PASS
Mileage86,726 miles
Since last MOT+17,080 miles
PASS
Mileage69,646 miles
Since last MOT+8,244 miles
PASS
Mileage61,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,402 miles
Since last MOT+9,667 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,735 miles
Since last MOT+13,115 miles
PASS
Mileage38,620 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

RegistrationWM53 LGE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WM53 LGE

What car is WM53 LGE?

WM53 LGE is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WM53 LGE?

The last recorded mileage for WM53 LGE was 182,529 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM53 LGE passed its MOT?

WM53 LGE has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2020.

Is WM53 LGE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM53 LGE 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 WM53 LGE?

WM53 LGE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.