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AV04 XLM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,200 mi
Last recorded36,200 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XLM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 36,200 miles

Nearside Front hub corroded

Offside Front hub corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 35,378 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 34,427 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 33,593 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 32,608 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 31,665 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 30,968 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 30,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,652 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,355 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,984 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,400 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 25,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,679 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,380 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,389 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 17,519 miles

cracking to all 4 tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,869 miles

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

all four tires perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 15,868 miles

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

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

all four tires perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,868 miles

all four tires starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,705 miles

All tyres cracked in tread pattern

Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,555 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,343 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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AV04 XLM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

AV04 XLM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is AV04 XLM safe to buy?

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