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PJ53 LEU

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 96,245 miles on the clock, averaging 7,292 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 PJ53 LEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,245
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,292

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 reading96,245 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year7,292
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 LEU 19k38k58k77k96k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,245 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,228 miles
Since last MOT+5,195 miles
PASS
Mileage91,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,024 miles
PASS
Mileage83,009 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage75,246 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,244 miles
Since last MOT+8,659 miles
PASS
Mileage66,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,585 miles
Since last MOT+12,635 miles
PASS
Mileage53,950 miles
Since last MOT+14,638 miles
PASS
Mileage39,312 miles
Since last MOT+3,437 miles
PASS
Mileage35,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,128 miles
PASS
Mileage30,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage25,263 miles
Since last MOT+6,081 miles
PASS
Mileage19,182 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 LEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 LEU

What car is PJ53 LEU?

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

What is the mileage of PJ53 LEU?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 LEU was 96,245 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 LEU passed its MOT?

PJ53 LEU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2017.

Is PJ53 LEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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