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At a glance
This 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 114,843 miles on the clock, averaging 9,211 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 FL54 VLA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 114,843 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 207 |
| Average per year | 9,211 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FL54 VLA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About FL54 VLA
What car is FL54 VLA?
FL54 VLA is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of FL54 VLA?
The last recorded mileage for FL54 VLA was 114,843 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL54 VLA passed its MOT?
FL54 VLA has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2016.
Is FL54 VLA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL54 VLA 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 FL54 VLA?
FL54 VLA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.