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RF04 USM

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 136,733 miles on the clock, averaging 14,177 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 RF04 USM

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
14,177

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading136,733 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year14,177
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF04 USM 35k61k86k111k137k '07'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,733 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,731 miles
Since last MOT+17,144 miles
PASS
Mileage119,587 miles
Since last MOT+14,572 miles
PASS
Mileage105,015 miles
Since last MOT+11,259 miles
PASS
Mileage93,756 miles
Since last MOT+19,242 miles
PASS
Mileage74,514 miles
Since last MOT+16,122 miles
PASS
Mileage58,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,392 miles
Since last MOT+12,577 miles
PASS
Mileage45,815 miles
Since last MOT+10,617 miles
PASS
Mileage35,198 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 USM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RF04 USM

What car is RF04 USM?

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

What is the mileage of RF04 USM?

The last recorded mileage for RF04 USM was 136,733 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF04 USM passed its MOT?

RF04 USM has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2014.

Is RF04 USM ULEZ compliant?

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

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