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MJ53 NLP

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 115,844 miles on the clock, averaging 6,564 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 MJ53 NLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,844
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,564

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,844 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,225
Average per year6,564
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 NLP 40k59k78k97k116k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,844 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage112,619 miles
Since last MOT+3,215 miles
PASS
Mileage109,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,404 miles
Since last MOT+2,202 miles
PASS
Mileage107,202 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,128 miles
Since last MOT+6,990 miles
PASS
Mileage100,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,138 miles
Since last MOT+8,625 miles
PASS
Mileage91,513 miles
Since last MOT+8,182 miles
PASS
Mileage83,331 miles
Since last MOT+6,531 miles
PASS
Mileage76,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,389 miles
PASS
Mileage68,411 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,446 miles
PASS
Mileage61,861 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,853 miles
Since last MOT+11,233 miles
PASS
Mileage50,620 miles
Since last MOT+11,637 miles
PASS
Mileage38,983 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,983 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

RegistrationMJ53 NLP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 NLP

What car is MJ53 NLP?

MJ53 NLP is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MJ53 NLP?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 NLP was 115,844 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 NLP passed its MOT?

MJ53 NLP has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2018.

Is MJ53 NLP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 NLP 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 MJ53 NLP?

MJ53 NLP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.