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ST53 FTX

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Dundee, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 108,299 miles on the clock, averaging 5,828 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 ST53 FTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,299
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,828

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 reading108,299 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,325
Average per year5,828
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 FTX 18k40k63k86k108k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,299 miles
Since last MOT+1,325 miles
PASS
Mileage106,974 miles
Since last MOT+1,808 miles
PASS
Mileage105,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,727 miles
PASS
Mileage101,439 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,430 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage97,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage90,376 miles
Since last MOT+1,853 miles
PASS
Mileage88,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,523 miles
Since last MOT+2,183 miles
PASS
Mileage86,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,340 miles
Since last MOT+8,410 miles
PASS
Mileage77,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,930 miles
Since last MOT+9,604 miles
PASS
Mileage68,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,326 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
PASS
Mileage59,729 miles
Since last MOT+9,490 miles
PASS
Mileage50,239 miles
Since last MOT+8,467 miles
PASS
Mileage41,772 miles
Since last MOT+8,313 miles
PASS
Mileage33,459 miles
Since last MOT+8,475 miles
PASS
Mileage24,984 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage17,893 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

RegistrationST53 FTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 FTX

What car is ST53 FTX?

ST53 FTX is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.

What is the mileage of ST53 FTX?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 FTX was 108,299 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 FTX passed its MOT?

ST53 FTX has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2022.

Is ST53 FTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 FTX 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 ST53 FTX?

ST53 FTX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.