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RF04 UTL

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 80,585 miles on the clock, averaging 4,739 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RF04 UTL

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,739

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,585 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,739
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF04 UTL 21k36k51k66k81k '07'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,585 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
PASS
Mileage74,093 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,090 miles
Since last MOT+6,412 miles
PASS
Mileage67,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,678 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
PASS
Mileage64,078 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,077 miles
Since last MOT+190 miles
PASS
Mileage63,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,887 miles
Since last MOT+6,462 miles
PASS
Mileage57,425 miles
Since last MOT+5,366 miles
PASS
Mileage52,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage44,190 miles
Since last MOT+1,703 miles
PASS
Mileage42,487 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage35,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,651 miles
PASS
Mileage30,598 miles
Since last MOT+9,218 miles
PASS
Mileage21,380 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 UTL
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 UTL

What car is RF04 UTL?

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

What is the mileage of RF04 UTL?

The last recorded mileage for RF04 UTL was 80,585 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF04 UTL passed its MOT?

RF04 UTL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2020.

Is RF04 UTL ULEZ compliant?

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

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