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VF53 FTU

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 121,828 miles on the clock, averaging 6,364 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 VF53 FTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,364

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 reading121,828 miles
Reading date
Miles last year84
Average per year6,364
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VF53 FTU 14k41k68k95k122k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,828 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,744 miles
Since last MOT+8,322 miles
PASS
Mileage113,422 miles
Since last MOT+7,656 miles
PASS
Mileage105,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,766 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage101,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,763 miles
PASS
Mileage97,845 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,843 miles
Since last MOT+7,756 miles
PASS
Mileage90,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,087 miles
Since last MOT+8,938 miles
PASS
Mileage81,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,149 miles
Since last MOT+9,076 miles
PASS
Mileage72,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,026 miles
PASS
Mileage69,047 miles
Since last MOT+10,174 miles
PASS
Mileage58,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,221 miles
PASS
Mileage51,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,652 miles
Since last MOT+8,002 miles
PASS
Mileage43,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,087 miles
PASS
Mileage35,563 miles
Since last MOT+7,798 miles
PASS
Mileage27,765 miles
Since last MOT+2,533 miles
PASS
Mileage25,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
PASS
Mileage22,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,735 miles
PASS
Mileage19,557 miles
Since last MOT+2,613 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,944 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage13,538 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

RegistrationVF53 FTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVF — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VF53 FTU

What car is VF53 FTU?

VF53 FTU is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VF53 FTU?

The last recorded mileage for VF53 FTU was 121,828 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VF53 FTU passed its MOT?

VF53 FTU has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2024.

Is VF53 FTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VF53 FTU 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 VF53 FTU?

VF53 FTU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.