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ET53 WVU

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 72,847 miles on the clock, averaging 6,149 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 WVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,847
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,149

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 reading72,847 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,149
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET53 WVU 17k31k45k59k73k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,847 miles
Since last MOT+7,391 miles
PASS
Mileage65,456 miles
Since last MOT+5,905 miles
PASS
Mileage59,551 miles
Since last MOT+5,088 miles
PASS
Mileage54,463 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage47,814 miles
Since last MOT+8,249 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,565 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage32,285 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage27,579 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage23,318 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage17,225 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 WVU
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 WVU

What car is ET53 WVU?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 WVU?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 WVU was 72,847 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 WVU passed its MOT?

ET53 WVU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2016.

Is ET53 WVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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