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VA53 VKV

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 125,407 miles on the clock, averaging 7,124 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 VKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,407
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,124

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 reading125,407 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,357
Average per year7,124
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA53 VKV 19k46k72k99k125k '07'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage125,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage120,050 miles
Since last MOT+2,275 miles
PASS
Mileage117,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,474 miles
PASS
Mileage115,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage112,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage108,997 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage104,260 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,257 miles
Since last MOT+8,224 miles
PASS
Mileage96,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,205 miles
PASS
Mileage87,828 miles
Since last MOT+7,889 miles
PASS
Mileage79,939 miles
Since last MOT+2,003 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,936 miles
Since last MOT+10,717 miles
PASS
Mileage67,219 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,212 miles
Since last MOT+9,123 miles
PASS
Mileage58,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,089 miles
Since last MOT+9,264 miles
PASS
Mileage48,825 miles
Since last MOT+10,507 miles
PASS
Mileage38,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,318 miles
Since last MOT+9,085 miles
PASS
Mileage29,233 miles
Since last MOT+9,976 miles
PASS
Mileage19,257 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 VKV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VA53 VKV

What car is VA53 VKV?

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

What is the mileage of VA53 VKV?

The last recorded mileage for VA53 VKV was 125,407 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA53 VKV passed its MOT?

VA53 VKV has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 9 Dec 2021.

Is VA53 VKV ULEZ compliant?

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

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