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SE53 DTZ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 134,925 miles on the clock, averaging 9,487 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 DTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,487

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 reading134,925 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year9,487
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE53 DTZ 29k55k82k108k135k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,925 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,921 miles
Since last MOT+10,227 miles
PASS
Mileage124,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,694 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
PASS
Mileage121,557 miles
Since last MOT+13,897 miles
PASS
Mileage107,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,660 miles
Since last MOT+14,470 miles
PASS
Mileage93,190 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,189 miles
Since last MOT+12,521 miles
PASS
Mileage80,668 miles
Since last MOT+9,490 miles
PASS
Mileage71,178 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,175 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage66,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,115 miles
Since last MOT+9,689 miles
PASS
Mileage56,426 miles
Since last MOT+9,690 miles
PASS
Mileage46,736 miles
Since last MOT+9,102 miles
PASS
Mileage37,634 miles
Since last MOT+9,018 miles
PASS
Mileage28,616 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 DTZ
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 DTZ

What car is SE53 DTZ?

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

What is the mileage of SE53 DTZ?

The last recorded mileage for SE53 DTZ was 134,925 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE53 DTZ passed its MOT?

SE53 DTZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2018.

Is SE53 DTZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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