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EA04 LHC

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 80,996 miles on the clock, averaging 5,862 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 EA04 LHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,996
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,862

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,996 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,862
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA04 LHC 22k37k52k66k81k '07'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,996 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,994 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage74,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,478 miles
Since last MOT+9,405 miles
PASS
Mileage65,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage59,652 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,648 miles
Since last MOT+5,595 miles
PASS
Mileage54,053 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,378 miles
PASS
Mileage45,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,956 miles
PASS
Mileage38,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage33,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage27,246 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage22,438 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

RegistrationEA04 LHC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EA04 LHC

What car is EA04 LHC?

EA04 LHC is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EA04 LHC?

The last recorded mileage for EA04 LHC was 80,996 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA04 LHC passed its MOT?

EA04 LHC has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2017.

Is EA04 LHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA04 LHC 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 EA04 LHC?

EA04 LHC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.