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RN53 FKC

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 130,063 miles on the clock, averaging 5,950 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 RN53 FKC

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,063
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,950

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading130,063 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,950
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN53 FKC 38k61k84k107k130k '07'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,063 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
PASS
Mileage130,035 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,032 miles
Since last MOT+1,824 miles
PASS
Mileage128,208 miles
Since last MOT+8,953 miles
PASS
Mileage119,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,255 miles
Since last MOT+8,238 miles
PASS
Mileage111,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,487 miles
PASS
Mileage104,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,403 miles
PASS
Mileage99,127 miles
Since last MOT+13,584 miles
PASS
Mileage85,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,543 miles
Since last MOT+2,866 miles
PASS
Mileage82,677 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,676 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage78,777 miles
Since last MOT+3,311 miles
PASS
Mileage75,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,430 miles
PASS
Mileage73,036 miles
Since last MOT+12,845 miles
PASS
Mileage60,191 miles
Since last MOT+12,894 miles
PASS
Mileage47,297 miles
Since last MOT+9,582 miles
PASS
Mileage37,715 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,671 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

RegistrationRN53 FKC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RN53 FKC

What car is RN53 FKC?

RN53 FKC is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RN53 FKC?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 FKC was 130,063 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 FKC passed its MOT?

RN53 FKC has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2022.

Is RN53 FKC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 FKC 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 RN53 FKC?

RN53 FKC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.