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SE53 AFX

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 108,548 miles on the clock, averaging 7,711 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SE53 AFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,548
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
7,711

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,548 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,805
Average per year7,711
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE53 AFX 36k54k72k90k109k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,548 miles
Since last MOT+12,805 miles
PASS
Mileage95,743 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,708 miles
Since last MOT+9,656 miles
PASS
Mileage86,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,052 miles
Since last MOT+340 miles
PASS
Mileage85,712 miles
Since last MOT+5,240 miles
PASS
Mileage80,472 miles
Since last MOT+4,559 miles
PASS
Mileage75,913 miles
Since last MOT+7,674 miles
PASS
Mileage68,239 miles
Since last MOT+11,819 miles
PASS
Mileage56,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,420 miles
Since last MOT+12,248 miles
PASS
Mileage44,172 miles
Since last MOT+8,569 miles
PASS
Mileage35,603 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 AFX
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 AFX

What car is SE53 AFX?

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

What is the mileage of SE53 AFX?

The last recorded mileage for SE53 AFX was 108,548 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE53 AFX passed its MOT?

SE53 AFX has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2016.

Is SE53 AFX ULEZ compliant?

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

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