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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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 118,551 miles on the clock, averaging 4,984 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 HRC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 118,551 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,984 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | HS53 HRC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HS — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HS53 HRC
What car is HS53 HRC?
HS53 HRC is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2004.
What is the mileage of HS53 HRC?
The last recorded mileage for HS53 HRC was 118,551 miles, recorded on 18 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HS53 HRC passed its MOT?
HS53 HRC has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2022.
Is HS53 HRC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HS53 HRC 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 HRC?
HS53 HRC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.