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GL04 ULJ

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 79,596 miles on the clock, averaging 4,902 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for GL04 ULJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,902

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

Low mileage
Latest reading79,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,021
Average per year4,902
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL04 ULJ 20k35k50k65k80k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,596 miles
Since last MOT+5,021 miles
PASS
Mileage74,575 miles
Since last MOT+3,124 miles
PASS
Mileage71,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage67,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,281 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage58,267 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage53,980 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage48,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage44,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,291 miles
PASS
Mileage39,411 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,409 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage34,170 miles
Since last MOT+6,452 miles
PASS
Mileage27,718 miles
Since last MOT+7,480 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,238 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

RegistrationGL04 ULJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GL04 ULJ

What car is GL04 ULJ?

GL04 ULJ is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GL04 ULJ?

The last recorded mileage for GL04 ULJ was 79,596 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL04 ULJ passed its MOT?

GL04 ULJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2019.

Is GL04 ULJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL04 ULJ 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 GL04 ULJ?

GL04 ULJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.