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ST53 NHB

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 57,707 miles on the clock, averaging 2,044 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for ST53 NHB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
57,707
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,044

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

Low mileage
Latest reading57,707 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,044
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 NHB 19k29k38k48k58k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,707 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
PASS
Mileage57,518 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage51,375 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,313 miles
Since last MOT+4,618 miles
PASS
Mileage46,695 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
PASS
Mileage46,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,402 miles
Since last MOT+739 miles
PASS
Mileage45,663 miles
Since last MOT+785 miles
PASS
Mileage44,878 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage43,832 miles
Since last MOT+1,161 miles
PASS
Mileage42,671 miles
Since last MOT+1,320 miles
PASS
Mileage41,351 miles
Since last MOT+1,744 miles
PASS
Mileage39,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,607 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage37,674 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage34,990 miles
Since last MOT+2,519 miles
PASS
Mileage32,471 miles
Since last MOT+2,698 miles
PASS
Mileage29,773 miles
Since last MOT+1,180 miles
PASS
Mileage28,593 miles
Since last MOT+1,582 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,011 miles
Since last MOT+2,340 miles
PASS
Mileage24,671 miles
Since last MOT+2,405 miles
PASS
Mileage22,266 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage18,830 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 NHB
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 NHB

What car is ST53 NHB?

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

What is the mileage of ST53 NHB?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 NHB was 57,707 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 NHB passed its MOT?

ST53 NHB has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2026.

Is ST53 NHB ULEZ compliant?

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

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