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PJ53 LDX

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 87,331 miles on the clock, averaging 8,404 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 LDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,331
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,404

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading87,331 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,404
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ53 LDX 17k34k52k70k87k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,331 miles
Since last MOT+7,556 miles
PASS
Mileage79,775 miles
Since last MOT+8,132 miles
PASS
Mileage71,643 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage63,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,620 miles
Since last MOT+10,300 miles
PASS
Mileage53,320 miles
Since last MOT+10,287 miles
PASS
Mileage43,033 miles
Since last MOT+7,175 miles
PASS
Mileage35,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
PASS
Mileage27,733 miles
Since last MOT+9,848 miles
PASS
Mileage17,885 miles
Since last MOT+1,096 miles
PASS
Mileage16,789 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

RegistrationPJ53 LDX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 LDX

What car is PJ53 LDX?

PJ53 LDX is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PJ53 LDX?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 LDX was 87,331 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 LDX passed its MOT?

PJ53 LDX has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2015.

Is PJ53 LDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 LDX 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 PJ53 LDX?

PJ53 LDX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.