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RF53 SDX

2004 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 146,159 miles on the clock, averaging 8,546 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 SDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,159
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,546

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,159 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,546
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 SDX 25k55k86k116k146k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,159 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,158 miles
Since last MOT+23,104 miles
PASS
Mileage123,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,741 miles
PASS
Mileage118,313 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage113,826 miles
Since last MOT+3,486 miles
PASS
Mileage110,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,182 miles
PASS
Mileage107,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,834 miles
Since last MOT+3,763 miles
PASS
Mileage100,071 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
PASS
Mileage100,035 miles
Since last MOT+11,618 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,417 miles
Since last MOT+18,871 miles
PASS
Mileage69,546 miles
Since last MOT+19,503 miles
PASS
Mileage50,043 miles
Since last MOT+9,363 miles
PASS
Mileage40,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,878 miles
PASS
Mileage32,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,802 miles
Since last MOT+7,810 miles
PASS
Mileage24,992 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 SDX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 SDX

What car is RF53 SDX?

RF53 SDX is an red Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RF53 SDX?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 SDX was 146,159 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 SDX passed its MOT?

RF53 SDX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2021.

Is RF53 SDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 SDX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RF53 SDX?

RF53 SDX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.