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NL04 XLE

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 127,430 miles on the clock, averaging 10,852 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for NL04 XLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,852

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading127,430 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,852
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL04 XLE 30k54k79k103k127k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,430 miles
Since last MOT+15,120 miles
PASS
Mileage112,310 miles
Since last MOT+14,770 miles
PASS
Mileage97,540 miles
Since last MOT+11,900 miles
PASS
Mileage85,640 miles
Since last MOT+11,893 miles
PASS
Mileage73,747 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,677 miles
PASS
Mileage64,068 miles
Since last MOT+12,498 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,570 miles
Since last MOT+8,095 miles
PASS
Mileage43,475 miles
Since last MOT+5,008 miles
PASS
Mileage38,467 miles
Since last MOT+8,286 miles
PASS
Mileage30,181 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 XLE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About NL04 XLE

What car is NL04 XLE?

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

What is the mileage of NL04 XLE?

The last recorded mileage for NL04 XLE was 127,430 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL04 XLE passed its MOT?

NL04 XLE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2016.

Is NL04 XLE ULEZ compliant?

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

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