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BJ04 YLH

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 116,007 miles on the clock, averaging 5,110 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 BJ04 YLH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,007
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,110

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 reading116,007 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,652
Average per year5,110
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ04 YLH 20k44k68k92k116k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,007 miles
Since last MOT+1,652 miles
PASS
Mileage114,355 miles
PASS
Mileage116,327 miles
Since last MOT+11,951 miles
PASS
Mileage104,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,376 miles
Since last MOT+3,559 miles
PASS
Mileage100,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,760 miles
PASS
Mileage97,057 miles
Since last MOT+3,326 miles
PASS
Mileage93,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage89,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,647 miles
PASS
Mileage84,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,230 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage78,401 miles
Since last MOT+6,389 miles
PASS
Mileage72,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage67,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage61,679 miles
Since last MOT+6,010 miles
PASS
Mileage55,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,935 miles
PASS
Mileage49,734 miles
Since last MOT+5,362 miles
PASS
Mileage44,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,951 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,421 miles
Since last MOT+9,169 miles
PASS
Mileage28,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,781 miles
PASS
Mileage23,471 miles
Since last MOT+3,922 miles
PASS
Mileage19,549 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

RegistrationBJ04 YLH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BJ04 YLH

What car is BJ04 YLH?

BJ04 YLH is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BJ04 YLH?

The last recorded mileage for BJ04 YLH was 116,007 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ04 YLH passed its MOT?

BJ04 YLH has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2026.

Is BJ04 YLH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ04 YLH 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 BJ04 YLH?

BJ04 YLH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.