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LW53 HYJ

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 121,438 miles on the clock, averaging 4,834 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 LW53 HYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,438
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,834

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 reading121,438 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,684
Average per year4,834
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LW53 HYJ 35k56k78k100k121k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,438 miles
Since last MOT+1,684 miles
PASS
Mileage119,754 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,749 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage117,412 miles
Since last MOT+1,002 miles
PASS
Mileage116,410 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage114,244 miles
Since last MOT+2,051 miles
PASS
Mileage112,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage110,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,432 miles
PASS
Mileage107,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage105,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage102,119 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,117 miles
Since last MOT+1,973 miles
PASS
Mileage100,144 miles
Since last MOT+4,136 miles
PASS
Mileage96,008 miles
Since last MOT+8,942 miles
PASS
Mileage87,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage79,484 miles
Since last MOT+10,064 miles
PASS
Mileage69,420 miles
Since last MOT+9,086 miles
PASS
Mileage60,334 miles
Since last MOT+9,534 miles
PASS
Mileage50,800 miles
Since last MOT+10,344 miles
PASS
Mileage40,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,456 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage34,596 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

RegistrationLW53 HYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LW53 HYJ

What car is LW53 HYJ?

LW53 HYJ is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2004.

What is the mileage of LW53 HYJ?

The last recorded mileage for LW53 HYJ was 121,438 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW53 HYJ passed its MOT?

LW53 HYJ has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 17 Mar 2025.

Is LW53 HYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW53 HYJ 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 LW53 HYJ?

LW53 HYJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.