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ML54 TZE

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 73,844 miles on the clock, averaging 6,153 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for ML54 TZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,844
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,153

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading73,844 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,153
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML54 TZE 3k20k38k56k74k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,844 miles
Since last MOT+8,122 miles
PASS
Mileage65,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,213 miles
PASS
Mileage61,509 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,508 miles
Since last MOT+1,363 miles
PASS
Mileage60,145 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage53,682 miles
Since last MOT+8,396 miles
PASS
Mileage45,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,814 miles
PASS
Mileage37,472 miles
Since last MOT+12,045 miles
PASS
Mileage25,427 miles
Since last MOT+1,838 miles
PASS
Mileage23,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage18,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage13,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage9,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,068 miles
PASS
Mileage5,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage2,646 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 TZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
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 TZE

What car is ML54 TZE?

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

What is the mileage of ML54 TZE?

The last recorded mileage for ML54 TZE was 73,844 miles, recorded on 8 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML54 TZE passed its MOT?

ML54 TZE has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2019.

Is ML54 TZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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