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 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 7 (50% pass rate). It has 80,385 miles on the clock, averaging 7,264 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 RL04 MLZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 80,385 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,264 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | RL04 MLZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RL04 MLZ
What car is RL04 MLZ?
RL04 MLZ is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL04 MLZ?
The last recorded mileage for RL04 MLZ was 80,385 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL04 MLZ passed its MOT?
RL04 MLZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (7 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2015.
Is RL04 MLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL04 MLZ 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 RL04 MLZ?
RL04 MLZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.