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SM54 LPL

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 66,887 miles on the clock, averaging 5,030 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 SM54 LPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,887
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,030

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading66,887 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM54 LPL 11k25k39k53k67k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,887 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage59,499 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,486 miles
Since last MOT+8,673 miles
PASS
Mileage50,813 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,804 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,771 miles
Since last MOT+7,489 miles
PASS
Mileage43,282 miles
Since last MOT+8,818 miles
PASS
Mileage34,464 miles
Since last MOT+10,562 miles
PASS
Mileage23,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,902 miles
Since last MOT+1,395 miles
PASS
Mileage22,507 miles
Since last MOT+1,412 miles
PASS
Mileage21,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,095 miles
Since last MOT+2,244 miles
PASS
Mileage18,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,851 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage16,690 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage13,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,608 miles
PASS
Mileage11,224 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 LPL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SM54 LPL

What car is SM54 LPL?

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

What is the mileage of SM54 LPL?

The last recorded mileage for SM54 LPL was 66,887 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM54 LPL passed its MOT?

SM54 LPL has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.

Is SM54 LPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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