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ET53 RTX

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

Gold Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGold
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1596cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 78,508 miles on the clock, averaging 3,756 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 RTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,508
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,756

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

Low mileage
Latest reading78,508 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,895
Average per year3,756
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 RTX 8k26k43k61k79k '07'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage78,508 miles
Since last MOT+15,895 miles
PASS
Mileage62,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage59,617 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,616 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage55,586 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,585 miles
Since last MOT+2,958 miles
PASS
Mileage52,627 miles
Since last MOT+2,730 miles
PASS
Mileage49,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage45,553 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,552 miles
Since last MOT+4,509 miles
PASS
Mileage41,043 miles
Since last MOT+2,155 miles
PASS
Mileage38,888 miles
Since last MOT+212 miles
PASS
Mileage38,676 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage37,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,558 miles
PASS
Mileage35,844 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
PASS
Mileage30,794 miles
Since last MOT+11,751 miles
PASS
Mileage19,043 miles
Since last MOT+495 miles
PASS
Mileage18,548 miles
Since last MOT+2,152 miles
PASS
Mileage16,396 miles
Since last MOT+1,654 miles
PASS
Mileage14,742 miles
Since last MOT+1,744 miles
PASS
Mileage12,998 miles
Since last MOT+2,191 miles
PASS
Mileage10,807 miles
Since last MOT+2,465 miles
PASS
Mileage8,342 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 RTX

What car is ET53 RTX?

ET53 RTX is an gold Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 RTX?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 RTX was 78,508 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 RTX passed its MOT?

ET53 RTX has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 7 Oct 2025.

Is ET53 RTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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