Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 115,029 miles on the clock, averaging 5,797 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 GL53 KGZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,029 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,797 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GL53 KGZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GL53 KGZ
What car is GL53 KGZ?
GL53 KGZ is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.
What is the mileage of GL53 KGZ?
The last recorded mileage for GL53 KGZ was 115,029 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL53 KGZ passed its MOT?
GL53 KGZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2025.
Is GL53 KGZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 KGZ 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 GL53 KGZ?
GL53 KGZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.