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RL53 RXN

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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 95,510 miles on the clock, averaging 5,745 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 RXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,745

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,510 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,745
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 RXN 23k41k59k77k96k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,510 miles
Since last MOT+7,448 miles
PASS
Mileage88,062 miles
Since last MOT+8,713 miles
PASS
Mileage79,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,349 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage71,326 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,318 miles
Since last MOT+9,786 miles
PASS
Mileage61,532 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage54,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,949 miles
Since last MOT+5,026 miles
PASS
Mileage49,923 miles
Since last MOT+1,378 miles
PASS
Mileage48,545 miles
Since last MOT+1,155 miles
PASS
Mileage47,390 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage44,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage38,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,382 miles
Since last MOT+3,228 miles
PASS
Mileage35,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,783 miles
PASS
Mileage29,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,780 miles
PASS
Mileage22,591 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 RXN
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 RXN

What car is RL53 RXN?

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

What is the mileage of RL53 RXN?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 RXN was 95,510 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 RXN passed its MOT?

RL53 RXN has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2019.

Is RL53 RXN ULEZ compliant?

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

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