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ST53 UWY

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Dundee, 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 56,634 miles on the clock, averaging 2,337 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 UWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,634
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
2,337

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,634 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,567
Average per year2,337
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 UWY 33k39k45k51k57k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,567 miles
PASS
Mileage55,067 miles
Since last MOT+1,828 miles
PASS
Mileage53,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,239 miles
Since last MOT+1,992 miles
PASS
Mileage51,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage49,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,625 miles
PASS
Mileage47,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,298 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,474 miles
Since last MOT+2,191 miles
PASS
Mileage43,283 miles
Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
Mileage41,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,418 miles
PASS
Mileage38,701 miles
Since last MOT+5,464 miles
PASS
Mileage33,237 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 UWY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 UWY

What car is ST53 UWY?

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

What is the mileage of ST53 UWY?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 UWY was 56,634 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 UWY passed its MOT?

ST53 UWY has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2017.

Is ST53 UWY ULEZ compliant?

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

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