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EF53 WCG

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 87,410 miles on the clock, averaging 10,853 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 EF53 WCG

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,410
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,853

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 reading87,410 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,532
Average per year10,853
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 WCG 17k35k52k70k87k '07'13'10

Check EF53 WCG

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,410 miles
Since last MOT+16,532 miles
PASS
Mileage70,878 miles
Since last MOT+11,959 miles
PASS
Mileage58,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,919 miles
Since last MOT+11,027 miles
PASS
Mileage47,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,892 miles
Since last MOT+12,718 miles
PASS
Mileage35,174 miles
Since last MOT+10,981 miles
PASS
Mileage24,193 miles
Since last MOT+6,968 miles
PASS
Mileage17,225 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

RegistrationEF53 WCG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 WCG

What car is EF53 WCG?

EF53 WCG is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF53 WCG?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 WCG was 87,410 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 WCG passed its MOT?

EF53 WCG has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 1 Jul 2013.

Is EF53 WCG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 WCG 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 EF53 WCG?

EF53 WCG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.