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SM54 CHO

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 107,743 miles on the clock, averaging 7,613 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 SM54 CHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,743
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,613

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 reading107,743 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,613
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM54 CHO 27k47k68k88k108k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,743 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,734 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage104,232 miles
Since last MOT+7,671 miles
PASS
Mileage96,561 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,523 miles
Since last MOT+3,700 miles
PASS
Mileage92,823 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage87,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,256 miles
Since last MOT+17,669 miles
PASS
Mileage69,587 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage64,174 miles
Since last MOT+15,142 miles
PASS
Mileage49,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage44,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,393 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage37,147 miles
Since last MOT+9,756 miles
PASS
Mileage27,391 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

RegistrationSM54 CHO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SM54 CHO

What car is SM54 CHO?

SM54 CHO is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM54 CHO?

The last recorded mileage for SM54 CHO was 107,743 miles, recorded on 22 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM54 CHO passed its MOT?

SM54 CHO has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2018.

Is SM54 CHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM54 CHO 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 SM54 CHO?

SM54 CHO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.