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BG04 VRW

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 71,791 miles on the clock, averaging 5,659 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 BG04 VRW

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,791
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,659

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 reading71,791 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,659
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG04 VRW 22k34k47k59k72k '07'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,791 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,790 miles
Since last MOT+6,774 miles
PASS
Mileage65,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage59,965 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,982 miles
PASS
Mileage54,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,399 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage38,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,574 miles
PASS
Mileage34,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,771 miles
Since last MOT+4,728 miles
PASS
Mileage30,043 miles
Since last MOT+8,344 miles
PASS
Mileage21,699 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

RegistrationBG04 VRW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BG04 VRW

What car is BG04 VRW?

BG04 VRW is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BG04 VRW?

The last recorded mileage for BG04 VRW was 71,791 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG04 VRW passed its MOT?

BG04 VRW has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2016.

Is BG04 VRW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG04 VRW 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 BG04 VRW?

BG04 VRW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.