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RF04 UPE

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 99,518 miles on the clock, averaging 5,572 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 RF04 UPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,518
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,572

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,518 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,308
Average per year5,572
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF04 UPE 24k43k62k81k100k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,518 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage95,210 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,208 miles
Since last MOT+8,604 miles
PASS
Mileage86,604 miles
Since last MOT+6,211 miles
PASS
Mileage80,393 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage76,987 miles
Since last MOT+6,531 miles
PASS
Mileage70,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage67,490 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage61,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,400 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage56,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,400 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage53,264 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage48,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage42,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,205 miles
PASS
Mileage36,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,471 miles
PASS
Mileage29,740 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage23,590 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

RegistrationRF04 UPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RF04 UPE

What car is RF04 UPE?

RF04 UPE is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RF04 UPE?

The last recorded mileage for RF04 UPE was 99,518 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF04 UPE passed its MOT?

RF04 UPE has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2021.

Is RF04 UPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF04 UPE 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 RF04 UPE?

RF04 UPE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.