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VA53 PLF

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 115,711 miles on the clock, averaging 5,575 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 VA53 PLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,711
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,575

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

Below average
Latest reading115,711 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,780
Average per year5,575
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA53 PLF 17k41k66k91k116k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,711 miles
Since last MOT+7,780 miles
PASS
Mileage107,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,640 miles
PASS
Mileage100,291 miles
Since last MOT+12,152 miles
PASS
Mileage88,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,977 miles
PASS
Mileage81,162 miles
Since last MOT+6,243 miles
PASS
Mileage74,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,919 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
PASS
Mileage68,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,427 miles
Since last MOT+6,253 miles
PASS
Mileage62,174 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage60,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,055 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage56,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,811 miles
PASS
Mileage52,775 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage49,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,875 miles
PASS
Mileage45,351 miles
Since last MOT+4,922 miles
PASS
Mileage40,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,347 miles
PASS
Mileage36,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage31,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage26,092 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage21,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,652 miles
PASS
Mileage16,730 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

RegistrationVA53 PLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VA53 PLF

What car is VA53 PLF?

VA53 PLF is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VA53 PLF?

The last recorded mileage for VA53 PLF was 115,711 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA53 PLF passed its MOT?

VA53 PLF has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 21 Nov 2024.

Is VA53 PLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 PLF 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 VA53 PLF?

VA53 PLF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.