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BN53 UAC

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 69,917 miles on the clock, averaging 3,350 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 UAC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
69,917
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,350

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,917 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,350
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 UAC 6k22k38k54k70k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,917 miles
Since last MOT+4,169 miles
PASS
Mileage65,748 miles
Since last MOT+9,923 miles
PASS
Mileage55,825 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,786 miles
Since last MOT+3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage52,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,195 miles
PASS
Mileage49,834 miles
Since last MOT+10,285 miles
PASS
Mileage39,549 miles
Since last MOT+4,057 miles
PASS
Mileage35,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage31,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,140 miles
Since last MOT+5,059 miles
PASS
Mileage26,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,656 miles
PASS
Mileage20,425 miles
Since last MOT+1,622 miles
PASS
Mileage18,803 miles
Since last MOT+1,284 miles
PASS
Mileage17,519 miles
Since last MOT+1,489 miles
PASS
Mileage16,030 miles
Since last MOT+1,619 miles
PASS
Mileage14,411 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,681 miles
Since last MOT+1,621 miles
PASS
Mileage11,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,668 miles
PASS
Mileage9,392 miles
Since last MOT+1,803 miles
PASS
Mileage7,589 miles
Since last MOT+1,451 miles
PASS
Mileage6,138 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

RegistrationBN53 UAC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BN53 UAC

What car is BN53 UAC?

BN53 UAC is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BN53 UAC?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 UAC was 69,917 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 UAC passed its MOT?

BN53 UAC has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2025.

Is BN53 UAC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 UAC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BN53 UAC?

BN53 UAC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.