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RL53 NJO

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 127,649 miles on the clock, averaging 7,329 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 RL53 NJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,649
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,329

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,649 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,329
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 NJO 25k51k77k102k128k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,075 miles
PASS
Mileage120,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
PASS
Mileage111,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,747 miles
Since last MOT+14,060 miles
PASS
Mileage97,687 miles
Since last MOT+525 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,162 miles
Since last MOT+12,807 miles
PASS
Mileage84,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,493 miles
PASS
Mileage82,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,862 miles
Since last MOT+4,916 miles
PASS
Mileage77,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,946 miles
Since last MOT+9,597 miles
PASS
Mileage68,349 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage64,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,983 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,912 miles
Since last MOT+4,906 miles
PASS
Mileage55,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage49,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,371 miles
PASS
Mileage41,640 miles
Since last MOT+9,128 miles
PASS
Mileage32,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,093 miles
PASS
Mileage25,419 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 NJO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RL53 NJO

What car is RL53 NJO?

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

What is the mileage of RL53 NJO?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 NJO was 127,649 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 NJO passed its MOT?

RL53 NJO has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2021.

Is RL53 NJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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