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SB54 MZL

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 119,620 miles on the clock, averaging 8,225 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 SB54 MZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,620
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,225

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,620 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,225
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB54 MZL 28k51k74k97k120k '08'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,620 miles
Since last MOT+4,797 miles
PASS
Mileage114,823 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,821 miles
Since last MOT+16,669 miles
PASS
Mileage98,152 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,143 miles
Since last MOT+12,039 miles
PASS
Mileage86,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage80,536 miles
Since last MOT+5,411 miles
PASS
Mileage75,125 miles
Since last MOT+8,020 miles
PASS
Mileage67,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,096 miles
PASS
Mileage61,009 miles
Since last MOT+8,659 miles
PASS
Mileage52,350 miles
Since last MOT+7,082 miles
PASS
Mileage45,268 miles
Since last MOT+7,995 miles
PASS
Mileage37,273 miles
Since last MOT+9,172 miles
PASS
Mileage28,101 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

RegistrationSB54 MZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SB54 MZL

What car is SB54 MZL?

SB54 MZL is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SB54 MZL?

The last recorded mileage for SB54 MZL was 119,620 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB54 MZL passed its MOT?

SB54 MZL has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2019.

Is SB54 MZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB54 MZL 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 SB54 MZL?

SB54 MZL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.