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AU54 ZGL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 ZGL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 78,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 77,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished/cracking all over. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,552 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 75,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,603 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,350 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,781 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,955 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

alternator belt deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,184 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 62,181 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,768 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,350 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,334 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 52,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,056 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,974 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 45,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,160 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,390 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,709 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 36,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,645 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,204 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 ZGL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

AU54 ZGL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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