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SE53 DRZ

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 95,498 miles on the clock, averaging 4,968 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 SE53 DRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,968

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 reading95,498 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,357
Average per year4,968
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE53 DRZ 23k41k59k77k95k '07'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,498 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage88,141 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,973 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage81,805 miles
Since last MOT+9,791 miles
PASS
Mileage72,014 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,687 miles
PASS
Mileage67,325 miles
Since last MOT+6,133 miles
PASS
Mileage61,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,192 miles
Since last MOT+8,604 miles
PASS
Mileage52,588 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage48,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,003 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage42,438 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,854 miles
PASS
Mileage37,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,586 miles
PASS
Mileage32,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage27,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage22,675 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 DRZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SE53 DRZ

What car is SE53 DRZ?

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

What is the mileage of SE53 DRZ?

The last recorded mileage for SE53 DRZ was 95,498 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE53 DRZ passed its MOT?

SE53 DRZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2021.

Is SE53 DRZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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