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NL04 LHU

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 121,302 miles on the clock, averaging 5,774 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 NL04 LHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,774

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,302 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,983
Average per year5,774
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL04 LHU 29k52k75k98k121k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,983 miles
PASS
Mileage116,319 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,315 miles
Since last MOT+6,861 miles
PASS
Mileage109,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,381 miles
PASS
Mileage104,073 miles
Since last MOT+9,824 miles
PASS
Mileage94,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,620 miles
PASS
Mileage89,629 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,628 miles
Since last MOT+3,954 miles
PASS
Mileage85,674 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,673 miles
Since last MOT+3,570 miles
PASS
Mileage82,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,103 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,319 miles
PASS
Mileage72,269 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,881 miles
PASS
Mileage66,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage60,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,628 miles
PASS
Mileage53,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,668 miles
PASS
Mileage48,180 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
PASS
Mileage48,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,045 miles
Since last MOT+8,122 miles
PASS
Mileage39,923 miles
Since last MOT+7,476 miles
PASS
Mileage32,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,309 miles
PASS
Mileage29,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,138 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

RegistrationNL04 LHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About NL04 LHU

What car is NL04 LHU?

NL04 LHU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2004.

What is the mileage of NL04 LHU?

The last recorded mileage for NL04 LHU was 121,302 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL04 LHU passed its MOT?

NL04 LHU has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 15 Feb 2023.

Is NL04 LHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL04 LHU 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 NL04 LHU?

NL04 LHU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.