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RV54 USU

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 13 (58% pass rate). It has 118,207 miles on the clock, averaging 6,094 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 RV54 USU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,207
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
6,094

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 reading118,207 miles
Reading date
Miles last year237
Average per year6,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 USU 13k39k65k92k118k '07'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,207 miles
Since last MOT+237 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,970 miles
Since last MOT+2,663 miles
PASS
Mileage115,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,828 miles
PASS
Mileage108,479 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,476 miles
Since last MOT+8,560 miles
PASS
Mileage99,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,916 miles
Since last MOT+9,743 miles
PASS
Mileage90,173 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,840 miles
PASS
Mileage84,329 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,213 miles
Since last MOT+9,223 miles
PASS
Mileage74,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,343 miles
PASS
Mileage70,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,197 miles
PASS
Mileage64,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,450 miles
Since last MOT+9,153 miles
PASS
Mileage55,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,297 miles
Since last MOT+9,236 miles
PASS
Mileage46,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,995 miles
PASS
Mileage38,066 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage32,559 miles
Since last MOT+4,950 miles
PASS
Mileage27,609 miles
Since last MOT+4,031 miles
PASS
Mileage23,578 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage19,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,589 miles
PASS
Mileage16,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,063 miles
Since last MOT+3,528 miles
PASS
Mileage12,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,535 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 USU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RV54 USU

What car is RV54 USU?

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

What is the mileage of RV54 USU?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 USU was 118,207 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 USU passed its MOT?

RV54 USU has had 31 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (18 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2025.

Is RV54 USU ULEZ compliant?

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

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