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SW04 BAU

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 78,307 miles on the clock, averaging 5,600 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 SW04 BAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,307
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,600

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

Below average
Latest reading78,307 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,600
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW04 BAU 13k29k46k62k78k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,961 miles
PASS
Mileage71,346 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,344 miles
Since last MOT+15,325 miles
PASS
Mileage56,019 miles
Since last MOT+10,169 miles
PASS
Mileage45,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage41,301 miles
Since last MOT+1,905 miles
PASS
Mileage39,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,396 miles
Since last MOT+521 miles
PASS
Mileage38,875 miles
Since last MOT+1,586 miles
PASS
Mileage37,289 miles
Since last MOT+2,029 miles
PASS
Mileage35,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,260 miles
Since last MOT+9,771 miles
PASS
Mileage25,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,489 miles
Since last MOT+5,812 miles
PASS
Mileage19,677 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage13,207 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

RegistrationSW04 BAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SW04 BAU

What car is SW04 BAU?

SW04 BAU is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.

What is the mileage of SW04 BAU?

The last recorded mileage for SW04 BAU was 78,307 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW04 BAU passed its MOT?

SW04 BAU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2019.

Is SW04 BAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW04 BAU 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 SW04 BAU?

SW04 BAU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.