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WD53 YHC

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 140,925 miles on the clock, averaging 8,604 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for WD53 YHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2014
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
8,604

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,925 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,604
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WD53 YHC 115k122k128k134k141k '14'17'16

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,925 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,923 miles
Since last MOT+10,633 miles
PASS
Mileage130,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,290 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage121,542 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage115,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,103 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

RegistrationWD53 YHC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWD — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WD53 YHC

What car is WD53 YHC?

WD53 YHC is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WD53 YHC?

The last recorded mileage for WD53 YHC was 140,925 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WD53 YHC passed its MOT?

WD53 YHC has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2017.

Is WD53 YHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WD53 YHC 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 WD53 YHC?

WD53 YHC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.