Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 93,817 miles on the clock, averaging 6,561 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 LB53 WPU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,817 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,561 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | LB53 WPU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LB — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LB53 WPU
What car is LB53 WPU?
LB53 WPU is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.
What is the mileage of LB53 WPU?
The last recorded mileage for LB53 WPU was 93,817 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LB53 WPU passed its MOT?
LB53 WPU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2018.
Is LB53 WPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB53 WPU 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 LB53 WPU?
LB53 WPU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.