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GV04 YLC

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 234,553 miles on the clock, averaging 9,975 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 GV04 YLC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
234,553
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,975

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading234,553 miles
Reading date
Miles last year427
Average per year9,975
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV04 YLC 44k91k139k187k235k '07'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage234,553 miles
Since last MOT+427 miles
PASS
Mileage234,126 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage234,048 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage232,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage232,347 miles
Since last MOT+20,645 miles
PASS
Mileage211,702 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,697 miles
Since last MOT+14,921 miles
PASS
Mileage196,776 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,701 miles
Since last MOT+14,661 miles
PASS
Mileage182,040 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,752 miles
Since last MOT+30,953 miles
PASS
Mileage150,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,799 miles
Since last MOT+11,784 miles
PASS
Mileage139,015 miles
Since last MOT+9,984 miles
PASS
Mileage129,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage123,711 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,624 miles
Since last MOT+9,340 miles
PASS
Mileage114,284 miles
Since last MOT+8,625 miles
PASS
Mileage105,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,671 miles
PASS
Mileage101,988 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage99,531 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage94,976 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
PASS
Mileage90,651 miles
Since last MOT+14,326 miles
PASS
Mileage76,325 miles
Since last MOT+16,469 miles
PASS
Mileage59,856 miles
Since last MOT+16,117 miles
PASS
Mileage43,739 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 YLC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
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 YLC

What car is GV04 YLC?

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

What is the mileage of GV04 YLC?

The last recorded mileage for GV04 YLC was 234,553 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV04 YLC passed its MOT?

GV04 YLC has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2026.

Is GV04 YLC ULEZ compliant?

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

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