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BP04 HXL

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 104,568 miles on the clock, averaging 7,160 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 BP04 HXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,568
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,160

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 reading104,568 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year7,160
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP04 HXL 20k41k62k84k105k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,568 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,557 miles
Since last MOT+1,927 miles
PASS
Mileage102,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,630 miles
Since last MOT+5,765 miles
PASS
Mileage96,865 miles
Since last MOT+313 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,552 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
PASS
Mileage88,127 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage83,246 miles
Since last MOT+2,026 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,220 miles
Since last MOT+9,085 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,135 miles
Since last MOT+8,584 miles
PASS
Mileage63,551 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,648 miles
PASS
Mileage55,901 miles
Since last MOT+6,232 miles
PASS
Mileage49,669 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
PASS
Mileage42,178 miles
Since last MOT+10,601 miles
PASS
Mileage31,577 miles
Since last MOT+8,016 miles
PASS
Mileage23,561 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage20,336 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

RegistrationBP04 HXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BP04 HXL

What car is BP04 HXL?

BP04 HXL is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BP04 HXL?

The last recorded mileage for BP04 HXL was 104,568 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP04 HXL passed its MOT?

BP04 HXL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2019.

Is BP04 HXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP04 HXL 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 BP04 HXL?

BP04 HXL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.