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SE53 DYM

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 129,422 miles on the clock, averaging 9,855 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 DYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,422
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,855

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,422 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,855
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE53 DYM 31k55k80k105k129k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,422 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,420 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage124,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,671 miles
Since last MOT+8,842 miles
PASS
Mileage115,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,829 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage115,823 miles
Since last MOT+2,649 miles
PASS
Mileage113,174 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,108 miles
PASS
Mileage106,064 miles
Since last MOT+4,705 miles
PASS
Mileage101,359 miles
Since last MOT+13,859 miles
PASS
Mileage87,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,500 miles
Since last MOT+24,010 miles
PASS
Mileage63,490 miles
Since last MOT+22,920 miles
PASS
Mileage40,570 miles
Since last MOT+9,797 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,773 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 DYM
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 DYM

What car is SE53 DYM?

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

What is the mileage of SE53 DYM?

The last recorded mileage for SE53 DYM was 129,422 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE53 DYM passed its MOT?

SE53 DYM has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2017.

Is SE53 DYM ULEZ compliant?

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

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