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FL04 HLJ

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 158,036 miles on the clock, averaging 10,853 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 FL04 HLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,853

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year64
Average per year10,853
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL04 HLJ 45k73k101k130k158k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,036 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,972 miles
Since last MOT+5,531 miles
PASS
Mileage152,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,351 miles
PASS
Mileage145,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,984 miles
PASS
Mileage139,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,810 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,296 miles
Since last MOT+7,540 miles
PASS
Mileage122,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,756 miles
Since last MOT+12,995 miles
PASS
Mileage109,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage104,812 miles
Since last MOT+5,102 miles
PASS
Mileage99,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,710 miles
Since last MOT+15,051 miles
PASS
Mileage84,659 miles
Since last MOT+19,478 miles
PASS
Mileage65,181 miles
Since last MOT+20,302 miles
PASS
Mileage44,879 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

RegistrationFL04 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About FL04 HLJ

What car is FL04 HLJ?

FL04 HLJ is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FL04 HLJ?

The last recorded mileage for FL04 HLJ was 158,036 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL04 HLJ passed its MOT?

FL04 HLJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2017.

Is FL04 HLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL04 HLJ 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 FL04 HLJ?

FL04 HLJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.