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GV04 MVU

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 72,277 miles on the clock, averaging 2,787 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 GV04 MVU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,277
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,787

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,277 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year2,787
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV04 MVU 20k33k46k59k72k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,277 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,274 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage70,322 miles
Since last MOT+1,212 miles
PASS
Mileage69,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,110 miles
Since last MOT+1,819 miles
PASS
Mileage67,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,089 miles
PASS
Mileage65,202 miles
Since last MOT+2,067 miles
PASS
Mileage63,135 miles
Since last MOT+1,438 miles
PASS
Mileage61,697 miles
Since last MOT+1,332 miles
PASS
Mileage60,365 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,364 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage56,889 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage52,761 miles
Since last MOT+3,247 miles
PASS
Mileage49,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
PASS
Mileage45,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,510 miles
PASS
Mileage43,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,992 miles
PASS
Mileage40,481 miles
Since last MOT+1,990 miles
PASS
Mileage38,491 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage35,362 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage32,282 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,985 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage19,568 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

RegistrationGV04 MVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GV04 MVU

What car is GV04 MVU?

GV04 MVU is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GV04 MVU?

The last recorded mileage for GV04 MVU was 72,277 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV04 MVU passed its MOT?

GV04 MVU has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2026.

Is GV04 MVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV04 MVU 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 GV04 MVU?

GV04 MVU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.