Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 83,241 miles on the clock, averaging 6,735 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 VEF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 83,241 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 242 |
| Average per year | 6,735 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ML54 VEF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About ML54 VEF
What car is ML54 VEF?
ML54 VEF is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of ML54 VEF?
The last recorded mileage for ML54 VEF was 83,241 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML54 VEF passed its MOT?
ML54 VEF has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2017.
Is ML54 VEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML54 VEF 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 VEF?
ML54 VEF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.