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PF53 RUW

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 90,611 miles on the clock, averaging 7,096 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 PF53 RUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,611
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,096

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

Below average
Latest reading90,611 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,165
Average per year7,096
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 RUW 41k53k66k78k91k '07'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,611 miles
Since last MOT+4,165 miles
PASS
Mileage86,446 miles
Since last MOT+4,170 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage78,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,369 miles
PASS
Mileage73,686 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage68,211 miles
Since last MOT+9,935 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,276 miles
Since last MOT+17,256 miles
PASS
Mileage41,020 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

RegistrationPF53 RUW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 RUW

What car is PF53 RUW?

PF53 RUW is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PF53 RUW?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 RUW was 90,611 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 RUW passed its MOT?

PF53 RUW has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2014.

Is PF53 RUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 RUW 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 PF53 RUW?

PF53 RUW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.