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BW04 LGU

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 129,907 miles on the clock, averaging 7,555 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 BW04 LGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,907
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,555

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,907 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,555
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW04 LGU 22k49k76k103k130k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,907 miles
Since last MOT+10,288 miles
PASS
Mileage119,619 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,618 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage115,524 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,323 miles
Since last MOT+4,245 miles
PASS
Mileage111,078 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,155 miles
PASS
Mileage107,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage103,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage97,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,488 miles
Since last MOT+1,757 miles
PASS
Mileage95,731 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
PASS
Mileage90,105 miles
Since last MOT+10,359 miles
PASS
Mileage79,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,746 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
PASS
Mileage74,041 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
PASS
Mileage63,027 miles
Since last MOT+10,350 miles
PASS
Mileage52,677 miles
Since last MOT+14,140 miles
PASS
Mileage38,537 miles
Since last MOT+16,835 miles
PASS
Mileage21,702 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

RegistrationBW04 LGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BW04 LGU

What car is BW04 LGU?

BW04 LGU is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BW04 LGU?

The last recorded mileage for BW04 LGU was 129,907 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW04 LGU passed its MOT?

BW04 LGU has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2021.

Is BW04 LGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW04 LGU 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 BW04 LGU?

BW04 LGU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.