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GV54 BSU

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 95,929 miles on the clock, averaging 8,751 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for GV54 BSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,929
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,751

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading95,929 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,751
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV54 BSU 15k35k56k76k96k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,929 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage90,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,836 miles
Since last MOT+6,308 miles
PASS
Mileage84,528 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage75,554 miles
Since last MOT+10,982 miles
PASS
Mileage64,572 miles
Since last MOT+13,319 miles
PASS
Mileage51,253 miles
Since last MOT+9,342 miles
PASS
Mileage41,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
PASS
Mileage33,604 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,177 miles
PASS
Mileage24,278 miles
Since last MOT+9,001 miles
PASS
Mileage15,277 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

RegistrationGV54 BSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GV54 BSU

What car is GV54 BSU?

GV54 BSU is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GV54 BSU?

The last recorded mileage for GV54 BSU was 95,929 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV54 BSU passed its MOT?

GV54 BSU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2017.

Is GV54 BSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV54 BSU 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 GV54 BSU?

GV54 BSU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.