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FD53 HNJ

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 156,131 miles on the clock, averaging 8,877 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 FD53 HNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,131
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,877

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,131 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,877
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FD53 HNJ 64k87k110k133k156k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,131 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,128 miles
Since last MOT+9,524 miles
PASS
Mileage146,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,604 miles
Since last MOT+8,372 miles
PASS
Mileage138,232 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,224 miles
Since last MOT+12,404 miles
PASS
Mileage125,820 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,517 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage111,477 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage102,499 miles
Since last MOT+9,753 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,746 miles
Since last MOT+10,263 miles
PASS
Mileage82,483 miles
Since last MOT+9,396 miles
PASS
Mileage73,087 miles
Since last MOT+9,313 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,774 miles
PASS

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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

RegistrationFD53 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 HNJ

What car is FD53 HNJ?

FD53 HNJ is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FD53 HNJ?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 HNJ was 156,131 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 HNJ passed its MOT?

FD53 HNJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2018.

Is FD53 HNJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 HNJ 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 FD53 HNJ?

FD53 HNJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.