Vehicle summary
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 2007 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 127,176 miles on the clock, averaging 6,715 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 RA56 LHW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 127,176 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,585 |
| Average per year | 6,715 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | RA56 LHW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RA56 LHW
What car is RA56 LHW?
RA56 LHW is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2007.
What is the mileage of RA56 LHW?
The last recorded mileage for RA56 LHW was 127,176 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA56 LHW passed its MOT?
RA56 LHW has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2026.
Is RA56 LHW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA56 LHW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is RA56 LHW?
RA56 LHW is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.