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RL53 MVP

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 33,835 miles on the clock, averaging 1,593 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 RL53 MVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
33,835
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
1,593

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 reading33,835 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year1,593
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 MVP 13k18k23k29k34k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage33,835 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,822 miles
Since last MOT+705 miles
PASS
Mileage33,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,117 miles
Since last MOT+757 miles
PASS
Mileage32,360 miles
Since last MOT+729 miles
PASS
Mileage31,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,631 miles
Since last MOT+904 miles
PASS
Mileage30,727 miles
Since last MOT+972 miles
PASS
Mileage29,755 miles
Since last MOT+966 miles
PASS
Mileage28,789 miles
Since last MOT+912 miles
PASS
Mileage27,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,877 miles
Since last MOT+1,003 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,874 miles
Since last MOT+1,573 miles
PASS
Mileage25,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,044 miles
PASS
Mileage22,257 miles
Since last MOT+2,708 miles
PASS
Mileage19,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage16,276 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage13,039 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

RegistrationRL53 MVP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RL53 MVP

What car is RL53 MVP?

RL53 MVP is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RL53 MVP?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 MVP was 33,835 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 MVP passed its MOT?

RL53 MVP has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2020.

Is RL53 MVP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 MVP 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 RL53 MVP?

RL53 MVP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.