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ET53 WRZ

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 81,811 miles on the clock, averaging 4,837 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 ET53 WRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,811
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,837

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 reading81,811 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 WRZ 24k38k53k67k82k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,811 miles
Since last MOT+1,608 miles
PASS
Mileage80,203 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage76,155 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage73,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,957 miles
PASS
Mileage64,260 miles
Since last MOT+5,012 miles
PASS
Mileage59,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage54,713 miles
Since last MOT+5,620 miles
PASS
Mileage49,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage43,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,724 miles
PASS
Mileage39,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,851 miles
PASS
Mileage31,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,399 miles
Since last MOT+7,731 miles
PASS
Mileage23,668 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 WRZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 WRZ

What car is ET53 WRZ?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 WRZ?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 WRZ was 81,811 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 WRZ passed its MOT?

ET53 WRZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2019.

Is ET53 WRZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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