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AV04 SXR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

190,171 mi
Last recorded190,171 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 SXR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 190,171 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 188,195 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 186,203 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 185,336 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 184,444 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 183,718 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 182,536 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 180,877 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 179,008 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 177,152 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 174,752 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 172,263 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 169,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 148,823 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 148,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 124,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

mist oil on power stearing pump

rear n plate seperating

windsreen chipped

Pass 9 Apr 2009 100,072 miles

child seats fitted

oil leak

rear no. plate seperating

Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,114 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear plate slightly deteriated

Fail 22 Mar 2007 62,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear plate slightly deteriated

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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AV04 SXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV04 SXR, 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 AV04 SXR registered?

AV04 SXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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