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ET53 WXB

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 110,814 miles on the clock, averaging 7,757 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 WXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,814
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,757

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading110,814 miles
Reading date
Miles last year925
Average per year7,757
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 WXB 13k38k62k86k111k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,814 miles
Since last MOT+925 miles
PASS
Mileage109,889 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,658 miles
PASS
Mileage105,224 miles
Since last MOT+7,941 miles
PASS
Mileage97,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,283 miles
Since last MOT+8,332 miles
PASS
Mileage88,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,951 miles
Since last MOT+11,069 miles
PASS
Mileage77,882 miles
Since last MOT+17,262 miles
PASS
Mileage60,620 miles
Since last MOT+10,692 miles
PASS
Mileage49,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,928 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
PASS
Mileage41,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,523 miles
PASS
Mileage34,578 miles
Since last MOT+7,336 miles
PASS
Mileage27,242 miles
Since last MOT+6,955 miles
PASS
Mileage20,287 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage13,138 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 WXB
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 WXB

What car is ET53 WXB?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 WXB?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 WXB was 110,814 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 WXB passed its MOT?

ET53 WXB has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2019.

Is ET53 WXB ULEZ compliant?

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

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