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NL04 XRU

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 118,837 miles on the clock, averaging 7,984 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 NL04 XRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,837
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,984

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,837 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,984
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL04 XRU 11k38k65k92k119k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,837 miles
Since last MOT+2,140 miles
PASS
Mileage116,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
Mileage112,926 miles
Since last MOT+2,327 miles
PASS
Mileage110,599 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,591 miles
Since last MOT+4,697 miles
PASS
Mileage105,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,475 miles
PASS
Mileage101,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,419 miles
Since last MOT+7,494 miles
PASS
Mileage93,925 miles
Since last MOT+7,071 miles
PASS
Mileage86,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,854 miles
Since last MOT+6,030 miles
PASS
Mileage80,824 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,823 miles
Since last MOT+5,940 miles
PASS
Mileage74,883 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,879 miles
Since last MOT+14,933 miles
PASS
Mileage59,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,946 miles
Since last MOT+15,004 miles
PASS
Mileage44,942 miles
Since last MOT+15,559 miles
PASS
Mileage29,383 miles
Since last MOT+18,749 miles
PASS
Mileage10,634 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 XRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About NL04 XRU

What car is NL04 XRU?

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

What is the mileage of NL04 XRU?

The last recorded mileage for NL04 XRU was 118,837 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL04 XRU passed its MOT?

NL04 XRU has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2020.

Is NL04 XRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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