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AF54 MZE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

115,606 mi
Last recorded115,606 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 MZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 115,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 115,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 111,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 111,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 103,398 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/ (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak.

underbody corrosion.

Fail 3 Apr 2024 103,398 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/ (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 14 Apr 2023 99,551 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2023 99,534 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2022 94,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 94,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering component fouling Dive shaft inner CV Boot (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 89,980 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2021 89,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,657 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 87,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 78,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,805 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 69,893 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,708 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

water leak from header tank

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,897 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,496 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame starting to rust

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,606 miles

all tyres are badly splitting

Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

all tyres are badly splitting

Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,477 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 21,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AF54 MZE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF54 MZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF54 MZE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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