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SE53 UBA

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 134,458 miles on the clock, averaging 7,308 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 UBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,458
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,308

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 reading134,458 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year7,308
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE53 UBA 23k51k79k107k134k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,458 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,430 miles
Since last MOT+7,910 miles
PASS
Mileage126,520 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage124,716 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,691 miles
Since last MOT+10,527 miles
PASS
Mileage114,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,164 miles
Since last MOT+14,905 miles
PASS
Mileage99,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,259 miles
Since last MOT+10,718 miles
PASS
Mileage88,541 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage88,540 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage85,856 miles
Since last MOT+4,079 miles
PASS
Mileage81,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,777 miles
Since last MOT+9,747 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,030 miles
Since last MOT+9,993 miles
PASS
Mileage62,037 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage55,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage51,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,789 miles
PASS
Mileage44,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,883 miles
PASS
Mileage35,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,370 miles
Since last MOT+5,743 miles
PASS
Mileage29,627 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage23,188 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 UBA
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 UBA

What car is SE53 UBA?

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

What is the mileage of SE53 UBA?

The last recorded mileage for SE53 UBA was 134,458 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE53 UBA passed its MOT?

SE53 UBA has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2022.

Is SE53 UBA ULEZ compliant?

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

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