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SM54 FAJ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 86,570 miles on the clock, averaging 4,785 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SM54 FAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,570
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,785

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

Low mileage
Latest reading86,570 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,785
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM54 FAJ 23k39k55k71k87k '07'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage82,565 miles
Since last MOT+5,010 miles
PASS
Mileage77,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,555 miles
Since last MOT+5,748 miles
PASS
Mileage71,807 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,805 miles
Since last MOT+2,652 miles
PASS
Mileage69,153 miles
Since last MOT+302 miles
PASS
Mileage68,851 miles
Since last MOT+990 miles
PASS
Mileage67,861 miles
Since last MOT+1,185 miles
PASS
Mileage66,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,107 miles
PASS
Mileage62,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,569 miles
Since last MOT+7,887 miles
PASS
Mileage54,682 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,628 miles
Since last MOT+7,453 miles
PASS
Mileage47,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,677 miles
PASS
Mileage39,498 miles
Since last MOT+8,398 miles
PASS
Mileage31,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,100 miles
Since last MOT+8,074 miles
PASS
Mileage23,026 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 FAJ
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 FAJ

What car is SM54 FAJ?

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

What is the mileage of SM54 FAJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM54 FAJ was 86,570 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM54 FAJ passed its MOT?

SM54 FAJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2021.

Is SM54 FAJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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