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FM53 RYW

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 65,909 miles on the clock, averaging 2,713 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 RYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,909
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,713

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,909 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,224
Average per year2,713
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 RYW 26k36k46k56k66k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,909 miles
Since last MOT+3,224 miles
PASS
Mileage62,685 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage60,824 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage55,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,825 miles
Since last MOT+8,349 miles
PASS
Mileage47,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage45,037 miles
Since last MOT+1,155 miles
PASS
Mileage43,882 miles
Since last MOT+1,642 miles
PASS
Mileage42,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
PASS
Mileage40,769 miles
Since last MOT+1,295 miles
PASS
Mileage39,474 miles
Since last MOT+533 miles
PASS
Mileage38,941 miles
Since last MOT+624 miles
PASS
Mileage38,317 miles
Since last MOT+984 miles
PASS
Mileage37,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage34,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage25,953 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 RYW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
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 RYW

What car is FM53 RYW?

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

What is the mileage of FM53 RYW?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 RYW was 65,909 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 RYW passed its MOT?

FM53 RYW has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Oct 2021.

Is FM53 RYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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