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RJ53 EWC

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 3 (50% pass rate). It has 56,204 miles on the clock, averaging 3,297 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 RJ53 EWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,204
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
3,297

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

Low mileage
Latest reading56,204 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,297
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 EWC 26k34k41k49k56k '07'16'11

Check RJ53 EWC

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,204 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,823 miles
PASS
Mileage48,386 miles
Since last MOT+11,304 miles
PASS
Mileage37,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,651 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,431 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

RegistrationRJ53 EWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 EWC

What car is RJ53 EWC?

RJ53 EWC is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RJ53 EWC?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EWC was 56,204 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EWC passed its MOT?

RJ53 EWC has had 6 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (3 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2016.

Is RJ53 EWC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 EWC 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 RJ53 EWC?

RJ53 EWC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.