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PJ53 RZP

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 82,120 miles on the clock, averaging 3,271 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 RZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,271

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

Low mileage
Latest reading82,120 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,271
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 RZP 36k48k59k71k82k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,120 miles
Since last MOT+448 miles
PASS
Mileage81,672 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
PASS
Mileage81,507 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
PASS
Mileage80,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,957 miles
Since last MOT+1,282 miles
PASS
Mileage79,675 miles
Since last MOT+1,981 miles
PASS
Mileage77,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,597 miles
PASS
Mileage76,097 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
Mileage74,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,466 miles
PASS
Mileage71,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,608 miles
PASS
Mileage69,317 miles
Since last MOT+4,305 miles
PASS
Mileage65,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage60,311 miles
Since last MOT+5,590 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,721 miles
Since last MOT+7,611 miles
PASS
Mileage47,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,110 miles
Since last MOT+10,732 miles
PASS
Mileage36,378 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 RZP
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 RZP

What car is PJ53 RZP?

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

What is the mileage of PJ53 RZP?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 RZP was 82,120 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 RZP passed its MOT?

PJ53 RZP has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2021.

Is PJ53 RZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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