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LR54 VEL

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 66,749 miles on the clock, averaging 2,733 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 LR54 VEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,749
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,733

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 reading66,749 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,016
Average per year2,733
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR54 VEL 25k35k46k56k67k '07'23'16

Check LR54 VEL

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage66,749 miles
Since last MOT+1,016 miles
PASS
Mileage65,733 miles
Since last MOT+1,581 miles
PASS
Mileage64,152 miles
Since last MOT+2,798 miles
PASS
Mileage61,354 miles
Since last MOT+3,106 miles
PASS
Mileage58,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,249 miles
PASS
Mileage53,999 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,984 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
Mileage48,306 miles
Since last MOT+439 miles
PASS
Mileage47,867 miles
Since last MOT+846 miles
PASS
Mileage47,021 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage41,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,007 miles
PASS
Mileage38,188 miles
Since last MOT+2,307 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,881 miles
Since last MOT+1,698 miles
PASS
Mileage34,183 miles
Since last MOT+2,143 miles
PASS
Mileage32,040 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage28,879 miles
Since last MOT+3,873 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,006 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

RegistrationLR54 VEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About LR54 VEL

What car is LR54 VEL?

LR54 VEL is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LR54 VEL?

The last recorded mileage for LR54 VEL was 66,749 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR54 VEL passed its MOT?

LR54 VEL has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 15 Feb 2023.

Is LR54 VEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR54 VEL 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 LR54 VEL?

LR54 VEL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.