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AU54 TVL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,444 mi
Last recorded133,444 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 TVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 133,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 124,813 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 120,163 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 114,834 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 114,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Possibly due to holed silencer (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed by corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 109,543 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 109,543 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 108,099 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 108,075 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition and rear heat shield partially insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 102,891 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged All 4 valve stems deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 31 Jul 2017 101,007 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

One of two rear exhaust mountings broken off

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 100,992 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

One of two rear exhaust mountings broken off

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 97,919 miles

Headlamps have a slightly blue light output

Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 93,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,475 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in nearside front tyre(outer)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,245 miles

N/S/F tyre 2mm inner edge

N/S/R tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,295 miles

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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AU54 TVL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU54 TVL, 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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What year was AU54 TVL registered?

AU54 TVL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is AU54 TVL safe to buy?

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