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EF04 LXW

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EF04 LXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,091

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 reading65,318 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year6,091
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF04 LXW 15k28k40k53k65k '07'15'11

Check EF04 LXW

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage65,318 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,308 miles
Since last MOT+7,330 miles
PASS
Mileage57,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,978 miles
Since last MOT+7,905 miles
PASS
Mileage50,073 miles
Since last MOT+6,199 miles
PASS
Mileage43,874 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage37,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,490 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage32,817 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage26,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,518 miles
Since last MOT+4,916 miles
PASS
Mileage21,602 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage15,078 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 LXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EF04 LXW

What car is EF04 LXW?

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

Has EF04 LXW passed its MOT?

EF04 LXW has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2016.

Is EF04 LXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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