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SE53 FVN

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 130,189 miles on the clock, averaging 7,395 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 FVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,395

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

Below average
Latest reading130,189 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,395
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE53 FVN 40k62k85k108k130k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,189 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,901 miles
PASS
Mileage121,281 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,125 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage108,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,072 miles
PASS
Mileage100,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,236 miles
Since last MOT+7,289 miles
PASS
Mileage92,947 miles
Since last MOT+10,435 miles
PASS
Mileage82,512 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage76,656 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,042 miles
PASS
Mileage69,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,582 miles
Since last MOT+8,955 miles
PASS
Mileage60,627 miles
Since last MOT+9,090 miles
PASS
Mileage51,537 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,461 miles
Since last MOT+11,696 miles
PASS
Mileage39,765 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 FVN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SE53 FVN

What car is SE53 FVN?

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

What is the mileage of SE53 FVN?

The last recorded mileage for SE53 FVN was 130,189 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE53 FVN passed its MOT?

SE53 FVN has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2019.

Is SE53 FVN ULEZ compliant?

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

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