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RV54 ULP

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 79,876 miles on the clock, averaging 3,501 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 RV54 ULP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,876
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,501

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,876 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,736
Average per year3,501
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 ULP 15k32k48k64k80k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,876 miles
Since last MOT+1,736 miles
PASS
Mileage78,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,140 miles
Since last MOT+1,620 miles
PASS
Mileage76,520 miles
Since last MOT+1,423 miles
PASS
Mileage75,097 miles
Since last MOT+3,710 miles
PASS
Mileage71,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,387 miles
Since last MOT+2,332 miles
PASS
Mileage69,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,055 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage62,992 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
PASS
Mileage57,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage53,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,329 miles
PASS
Mileage48,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage39,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage34,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage28,309 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
PASS
Mileage28,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,288 miles
PASS
Mileage24,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,031 miles
PASS
Mileage20,694 miles
Since last MOT+3,159 miles
PASS
Mileage17,535 miles
Since last MOT+2,089 miles
PASS
Mileage15,446 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

RegistrationRV54 ULP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RV54 ULP

What car is RV54 ULP?

RV54 ULP is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RV54 ULP?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 ULP was 79,876 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 ULP passed its MOT?

RV54 ULP has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2025.

Is RV54 ULP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV54 ULP 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 RV54 ULP?

RV54 ULP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.