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SE53 ACO

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 129,609 miles on the clock, averaging 9,352 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SE53 ACO

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,609
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,352

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,609 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,171
Average per year9,352
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SE53 ACO 42k64k86k108k130k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,609 miles
Since last MOT+13,171 miles
PASS
Mileage116,438 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage107,249 miles
Since last MOT+12,542 miles
PASS
Mileage94,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage87,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,370 miles
PASS
Mileage82,173 miles
Since last MOT+6,551 miles
PASS
Mileage75,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,622 miles
Since last MOT+11,390 miles
PASS
Mileage64,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,232 miles
Since last MOT+10,121 miles
PASS
Mileage54,111 miles
Since last MOT+11,967 miles
PASS
Mileage42,144 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

RegistrationSE53 ACO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SE53 ACO

What car is SE53 ACO?

SE53 ACO is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SE53 ACO?

The last recorded mileage for SE53 ACO was 129,609 miles, recorded on 16 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE53 ACO passed its MOT?

SE53 ACO has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2016.

Is SE53 ACO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE53 ACO 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 SE53 ACO?

SE53 ACO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.