Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 151,303 miles on the clock, averaging 8,849 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.
MOT & Mileage History for ET53 WTX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 151,303 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,216 |
| Average per year | 8,849 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ET53 WTX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ET53 WTX
What car is ET53 WTX?
ET53 WTX is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 WTX?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 WTX was 151,303 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 WTX passed its MOT?
ET53 WTX has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2020.
Is ET53 WTX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 WTX 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 WTX?
ET53 WTX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.