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HS53 FLH

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 78,756 miles on the clock, averaging 4,057 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 HS53 FLH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,756
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,057

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,756 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,057
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HS53 FLH 3k22k41k60k79k '07'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,756 miles
Since last MOT+7,564 miles
PASS
Mileage71,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,697 miles
PASS
Mileage65,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,495 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage56,496 miles
Since last MOT+676 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,062 miles
PASS
Mileage48,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,531 miles
PASS
Mileage39,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,239 miles
PASS
Mileage30,988 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
PASS
Mileage25,283 miles
Since last MOT+7,472 miles
PASS
Mileage17,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage11,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,835 miles
PASS
Mileage5,769 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
PASS
Mileage5,705 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
PASS
Mileage5,630 miles
Since last MOT+493 miles
PASS
Mileage5,137 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
PASS
Mileage4,587 miles
Since last MOT+581 miles
PASS
Mileage4,006 miles
Since last MOT+598 miles
PASS
Mileage3,408 miles
Since last MOT+645 miles
PASS
Mileage2,763 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

RegistrationHS53 FLH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeHS — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HS53 FLH

What car is HS53 FLH?

HS53 FLH is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2004.

What is the mileage of HS53 FLH?

The last recorded mileage for HS53 FLH was 78,756 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HS53 FLH passed its MOT?

HS53 FLH has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.

Is HS53 FLH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HS53 FLH 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 HS53 FLH?

HS53 FLH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.