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EF04 HFL

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 139,462 miles on the clock, averaging 9,957 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EF04 HFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,957

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,462 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,643
Average per year9,957
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF04 HFL 37k63k88k114k139k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,462 miles
Since last MOT+4,643 miles
PASS
Mileage134,819 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage129,039 miles
Since last MOT+4,601 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,438 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage117,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage112,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage107,439 miles
Since last MOT+16,369 miles
PASS
Mileage91,070 miles
Since last MOT+17,249 miles
PASS
Mileage73,821 miles
Since last MOT+17,860 miles
PASS
Mileage55,961 miles
Since last MOT+18,622 miles
PASS
Mileage37,339 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

RegistrationEF04 HFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EF04 HFL

What car is EF04 HFL?

EF04 HFL is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF04 HFL?

The last recorded mileage for EF04 HFL was 139,462 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF04 HFL passed its MOT?

EF04 HFL has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Sep 2017.

Is EF04 HFL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF04 HFL 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 EF04 HFL?

EF04 HFL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.