Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 77,249 miles on the clock, averaging 5,936 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 SW53 DKX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 77,249 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,607 |
| Average per year | 5,936 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SW53 DKX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 DKX
What car is SW53 DKX?
SW53 DKX is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.
What is the mileage of SW53 DKX?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 DKX was 77,249 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 DKX passed its MOT?
SW53 DKX has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2016.
Is SW53 DKX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 DKX 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 SW53 DKX?
SW53 DKX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.