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SE53 DVO

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 87,887 miles on the clock, averaging 5,287 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 SE53 DVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,887
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,287

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,887 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,135
Average per year5,287
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SE53 DVO 34k47k61k74k88k '07'17'12

Check SE53 DVO

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,887 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage80,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,752 miles
Since last MOT+7,927 miles
PASS
Mileage72,825 miles
Since last MOT+5,224 miles
PASS
Mileage67,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,509 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,758 miles
PASS
Mileage58,334 miles
Since last MOT+2,882 miles
PASS
Mileage55,452 miles
Since last MOT+1,557 miles
PASS
Mileage53,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,895 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage50,463 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage46,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,727 miles
PASS
Mileage40,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,875 miles
PASS
Mileage33,828 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 DVO
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 DVO

What car is SE53 DVO?

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

What is the mileage of SE53 DVO?

The last recorded mileage for SE53 DVO was 87,887 miles, recorded on 15 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE53 DVO passed its MOT?

SE53 DVO has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 15 May 2017.

Is SE53 DVO ULEZ compliant?

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

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