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RL53 MZF

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 155,740 miles on the clock, averaging 10,407 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 RL53 MZF

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,740
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
10,407

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year10,407
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 MZF 31k62k93k124k156k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,740 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,736 miles
Since last MOT+10,261 miles
PASS
Mileage145,475 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,463 miles
Since last MOT+131,715 miles
PASS
Mileage13,748 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,475 miles
Since last MOT+14,738 miles
PASS
Mileage122,737 miles
Since last MOT+20,528 miles
PASS
Mileage102,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,209 miles
Since last MOT+8,832 miles
PASS
Mileage93,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage88,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,600 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage82,001 miles
Since last MOT+9,848 miles
PASS
Mileage72,153 miles
Since last MOT+7,905 miles
PASS
Mileage64,248 miles
Since last MOT+10,910 miles
PASS
Mileage53,338 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,335 miles
Since last MOT+11,062 miles
PASS
Mileage42,273 miles
Since last MOT+11,750 miles
PASS
Mileage30,523 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 MZF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RL53 MZF

What car is RL53 MZF?

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

What is the mileage of RL53 MZF?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 MZF was 155,740 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 MZF passed its MOT?

RL53 MZF has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2019.

Is RL53 MZF ULEZ compliant?

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

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