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SO04 RZL

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 101,178 miles on the clock, averaging 7,457 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 SO04 RZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,457

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 reading101,178 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,653
Average per year7,457
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO04 RZL 27k45k64k83k101k '07'17'13

Check SO04 RZL

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage101,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,653 miles
PASS
Mileage95,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,525 miles
Since last MOT+9,523 miles
PASS
Mileage86,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,321 miles
PASS
Mileage82,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,984 miles
PASS
Mileage77,697 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage72,453 miles
Since last MOT+9,636 miles
PASS
Mileage62,817 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,173 miles
PASS
Mileage61,642 miles
Since last MOT+11,396 miles
PASS
Mileage50,246 miles
Since last MOT+11,151 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,095 miles
Since last MOT+12,514 miles
PASS
Mileage26,581 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

RegistrationSO04 RZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SO04 RZL

What car is SO04 RZL?

SO04 RZL is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SO04 RZL?

The last recorded mileage for SO04 RZL was 101,178 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO04 RZL passed its MOT?

SO04 RZL has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 22 Aug 2017.

Is SO04 RZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 RZL 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 SO04 RZL?

SO04 RZL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.