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GR53 FOM

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 85,760 miles on the clock, averaging 4,803 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 GR53 FOM

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,760
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,803

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,760 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year4,803
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GR53 FOM 28k42k57k71k86k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,760 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,752 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage83,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage80,773 miles
Since last MOT+2,561 miles
PASS
Mileage78,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,071 miles
PASS
Mileage76,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,086 miles
PASS
Mileage73,055 miles
Since last MOT+5,173 miles
PASS
Mileage67,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,306 miles
PASS
Mileage60,576 miles
Since last MOT+6,425 miles
PASS
Mileage54,151 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage46,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,283 miles
Since last MOT+2,284 miles
PASS
Mileage43,999 miles
Since last MOT+8,099 miles
PASS
Mileage35,900 miles
Since last MOT+8,315 miles
PASS
Mileage27,585 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

RegistrationGR53 FOM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGR — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GR53 FOM

What car is GR53 FOM?

GR53 FOM is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GR53 FOM?

The last recorded mileage for GR53 FOM was 85,760 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR53 FOM passed its MOT?

GR53 FOM has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2019.

Is GR53 FOM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GR53 FOM 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 GR53 FOM?

GR53 FOM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.