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RJ04 AVE

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 74,934 miles on the clock, averaging 3,554 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 RJ04 AVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,934
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,554

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

Low mileage
Latest reading74,934 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,692
Average per year3,554
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ04 AVE 15k30k45k60k75k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage71,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,242 miles
Since last MOT+5,710 miles
PASS
Mileage65,532 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage62,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,356 miles
Since last MOT+825 miles
PASS
Mileage61,531 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage56,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,077 miles
PASS
Mileage51,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage46,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,352 miles
Since last MOT+3,816 miles
PASS
Mileage42,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,576 miles
PASS
Mileage40,960 miles
Since last MOT+2,421 miles
PASS
Mileage38,539 miles
Since last MOT+2,512 miles
PASS
Mileage36,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,027 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,818 miles
PASS
Mileage30,650 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
PASS
Mileage27,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage23,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,273 miles
PASS
Mileage19,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,991 miles
PASS
Mileage15,125 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

RegistrationRJ04 AVE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RJ04 AVE

What car is RJ04 AVE?

RJ04 AVE is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RJ04 AVE?

The last recorded mileage for RJ04 AVE was 74,934 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ04 AVE passed its MOT?

RJ04 AVE has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2024.

Is RJ04 AVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ04 AVE 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 RJ04 AVE?

RJ04 AVE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.