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RV54 UXL

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 105,193 miles on the clock, averaging 5,044 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 UXL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
105,193
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,044

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,193 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,044
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 UXL 14k37k60k82k105k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,054 miles
PASS
Mileage102,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage97,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,175 miles
PASS
Mileage90,649 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,900 miles
PASS
Mileage84,741 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,740 miles
Since last MOT+558 miles
PASS
Mileage84,182 miles
Since last MOT+880 miles
PASS
Mileage83,302 miles
Since last MOT+1,483 miles
PASS
Mileage81,819 miles
Since last MOT+1,247 miles
PASS
Mileage80,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,842 miles
PASS
Mileage76,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,730 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage70,783 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage63,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,813 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,268 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage46,552 miles
Since last MOT+7,552 miles
PASS
Mileage39,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
PASS
Mileage30,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,082 miles
PASS
Mileage24,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,948 miles
PASS
Mileage19,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,230 miles
PASS
Mileage14,298 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 UXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RV54 UXL

What car is RV54 UXL?

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

What is the mileage of RV54 UXL?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 UXL was 105,193 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 UXL passed its MOT?

RV54 UXL has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2025.

Is RV54 UXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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