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FM53 DKY

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 111,193 miles on the clock, averaging 4,822 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 FM53 DKY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
111,193
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,822

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading111,193 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,822
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM53 DKY 19k42k65k88k111k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,193 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,293 miles
PASS
Mileage106,897 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage101,536 miles
Since last MOT+4,350 miles
PASS
Mileage97,186 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,182 miles
Since last MOT+6,706 miles
PASS
Mileage90,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage86,124 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
PASS
Mileage79,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,482 miles
PASS
Mileage73,916 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage70,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,282 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage66,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,262 miles
Since last MOT+5,161 miles
PASS
Mileage61,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,914 miles
PASS
Mileage56,187 miles
Since last MOT+4,859 miles
PASS
Mileage51,328 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
PASS
Mileage45,603 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage40,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,451 miles
PASS
Mileage36,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage32,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,690 miles
PASS
Mileage27,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage24,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,708 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,370 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

RegistrationFM53 DKY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FM53 DKY

What car is FM53 DKY?

FM53 DKY is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FM53 DKY?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 DKY was 111,193 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 DKY passed its MOT?

FM53 DKY has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2026.

Is FM53 DKY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM53 DKY 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 FM53 DKY?

FM53 DKY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.