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ML54 DME

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 87,674 miles on the clock, averaging 8,506 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 ML54 DME

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,674
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,506

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading87,674 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year8,506
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML54 DME 27k42k57k72k88k '07'14'10

Check ML54 DME

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,674 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,657 miles
Since last MOT+9,813 miles
PASS
Mileage77,844 miles
Since last MOT+10,584 miles
PASS
Mileage67,260 miles
Since last MOT+29,811 miles
PASS
Mileage37,449 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,851 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage41,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage35,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,993 miles
Since last MOT+9,242 miles
PASS
Mileage26,751 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

RegistrationML54 DME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ML54 DME

What car is ML54 DME?

ML54 DME is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of ML54 DME?

The last recorded mileage for ML54 DME was 87,674 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML54 DME passed its MOT?

ML54 DME has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2014.

Is ML54 DME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML54 DME 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 ML54 DME?

ML54 DME is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.