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RY04 XSL

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 116,216 miles on the clock, averaging 8,547 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RY04 XSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,216
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,547

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,216 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,544
Average per year8,547
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY04 XSL 39k58k78k97k116k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,544 miles
PASS
Mileage112,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,672 miles
Since last MOT+5,825 miles
PASS
Mileage106,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,686 miles
PASS
Mileage100,161 miles
Since last MOT+11,141 miles
PASS
Mileage89,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,020 miles
Since last MOT+10,667 miles
PASS
Mileage78,353 miles
Since last MOT+13,049 miles
PASS
Mileage65,304 miles
Since last MOT+11,069 miles
PASS
Mileage54,235 miles
Since last MOT+15,003 miles
PASS
Mileage39,232 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

RegistrationRY04 XSL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RY04 XSL

What car is RY04 XSL?

RY04 XSL is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RY04 XSL?

The last recorded mileage for RY04 XSL was 116,216 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY04 XSL passed its MOT?

RY04 XSL has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2016.

Is RY04 XSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY04 XSL 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 RY04 XSL?

RY04 XSL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.