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ET53 LHZ

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 112,037 miles on the clock, averaging 6,219 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 LHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,037
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,219

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 reading112,037 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,219
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 LHZ 9k35k61k86k112k '07'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,037 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage101,425 miles
Since last MOT+20,793 miles
PASS
Mileage80,632 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
PASS
Mileage74,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,439 miles
Since last MOT+12,718 miles
PASS
Mileage61,721 miles
Since last MOT+12,035 miles
PASS
Mileage49,686 miles
Since last MOT+10,395 miles
PASS
Mileage39,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,977 miles
PASS
Mileage31,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,288 miles
PASS
Mileage23,026 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,918 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage18,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,942 miles
Since last MOT+1,556 miles
PASS
Mileage17,386 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage15,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,860 miles
PASS
Mileage13,676 miles
Since last MOT+1,918 miles
PASS
Mileage11,758 miles
Since last MOT+2,355 miles
PASS
Mileage9,403 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 LHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 LHZ

What car is ET53 LHZ?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 LHZ?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 LHZ was 112,037 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 LHZ passed its MOT?

ET53 LHZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2023.

Is ET53 LHZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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