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PF53 SYH

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 127,929 miles on the clock, averaging 5,389 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 SYH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
127,929
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,389

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

Below average
Latest reading127,929 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,102
Average per year5,389
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 SYH 26k52k77k103k128k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,102 miles
PASS
Mileage124,827 miles
Since last MOT+1,766 miles
PASS
Mileage123,061 miles
Since last MOT+202 miles
PASS
Mileage122,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage118,268 miles
Since last MOT+1,467 miles
PASS
Mileage116,801 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,795 miles
Since last MOT+5,028 miles
PASS
Mileage111,767 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,429 miles
PASS
Mileage107,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,754 miles
PASS
Mileage102,498 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage97,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,653 miles
PASS
Mileage93,111 miles
Since last MOT+7,555 miles
PASS
Mileage85,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,868 miles
PASS
Mileage78,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,704 miles
PASS
Mileage75,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,984 miles
Since last MOT+10,935 miles
PASS
Mileage65,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,618 miles
PASS
Mileage57,431 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
PASS
Mileage52,244 miles
Since last MOT+6,287 miles
PASS
Mileage45,957 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage37,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,344 miles
Since last MOT+10,904 miles
PASS
Mileage26,440 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 SYH
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 SYH

What car is PF53 SYH?

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

What is the mileage of PF53 SYH?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 SYH was 127,929 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 SYH passed its MOT?

PF53 SYH has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2025.

Is PF53 SYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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