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AU54 UDJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,801 mi
Last recorded97,801 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 UDJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 97,801 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end corode but not through yet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension arms,subframes and springs corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 97,795 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end corode but not through yet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe to tank and breather pipe rusted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

suspension arms,subframes and springs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,924 miles

heavy surface corrossion to axles suspension and underside

rear axle bushes breaking up/splitting advise renewal

reversing light not working

Fail 24 Oct 2024 94,924 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened heavily corroded and distorted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavy surface corrossion to axles suspension and underside

rear axle bushes breaking up/splitting advise renewal

reversing light not working

Pass 17 Oct 2023 91,868 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,881 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO SUBFRAMES

Rear BOTH REAR TTYRES BADLY PERISHED NO VISIBLE CORDS ADVISE URGENT RENEWAL

Fail 24 Oct 2022 88,881 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO SUBFRAMES

Rear BOTH REAR TTYRES BADLY PERISHED NO VISIBLE CORDS ADVISE URGENT RENEWAL

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 85,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

advise heavy surface corrossion to suspension parts and underside

Fail 29 Oct 2020 84,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken and dropping over support plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

advise heavy surface corrossion to suspension parts and underside

Pass 1 Nov 2019 81,535 miles

general heavy corrosion to front and rear axles/suspension

Fail 1 Nov 2019 81,535 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres very badly perished advise urgent replacement

general heavy corrosion to front and rear axles/suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,292 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,195 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,465 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,328 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 60,325 miles

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

minor damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,705 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,793 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,362 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,084 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,570 miles

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

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

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,463 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,760 miles

stone chip screen

Fail 6 Oct 2008 29,760 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

stone chip screen

Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,081 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 24,081 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UDJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AU54 UDJ, 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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AU54 UDJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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