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ET53 JUF

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 88,789 miles on the clock, averaging 7,216 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 ET53 JUF

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,789
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,216

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,789 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,216
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 JUF 15k33k52k70k89k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,789 miles
Since last MOT+11,935 miles
PASS
Mileage76,854 miles
Since last MOT+8,740 miles
PASS
Mileage68,114 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage60,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,147 miles
PASS
Mileage52,413 miles
Since last MOT+7,398 miles
PASS
Mileage45,015 miles
Since last MOT+5,831 miles
PASS
Mileage39,184 miles
Since last MOT+7,760 miles
PASS
Mileage31,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,248 miles
PASS
Mileage29,176 miles
Since last MOT+6,899 miles
PASS
Mileage22,277 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage18,865 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
PASS
Mileage14,576 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

RegistrationET53 JUF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 JUF

What car is ET53 JUF?

ET53 JUF is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 JUF?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 JUF was 88,789 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 JUF passed its MOT?

ET53 JUF has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Apr 2017.

Is ET53 JUF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 JUF 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 ET53 JUF?

ET53 JUF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.