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SA04 VLU

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 83,815 miles on the clock, averaging 5,389 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 SA04 VLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2007
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,389

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 reading83,815 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,643
Average per year5,389
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA04 VLU 32k45k58k71k84k '07'17'11

Check SA04 VLU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,815 miles
Since last MOT+8,643 miles
PASS
Mileage75,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,172 miles
Since last MOT+9,403 miles
PASS
Mileage65,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,597 miles
PASS
Mileage61,172 miles
Since last MOT+5,732 miles
PASS
Mileage55,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage48,616 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage41,595 miles
Since last MOT+9,511 miles
PASS
Mileage32,084 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

RegistrationSA04 VLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SA04 VLU

What car is SA04 VLU?

SA04 VLU is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SA04 VLU?

The last recorded mileage for SA04 VLU was 83,815 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA04 VLU passed its MOT?

SA04 VLU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Mar 2017.

Is SA04 VLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA04 VLU 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 SA04 VLU?

SA04 VLU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.