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2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,324 mi
Last recorded97,324 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 FVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 97,324 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE

Fail 31 Jul 2026 97,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE

Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,496 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 86,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 79,326 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 74,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tyre size 175 / 65 r14 82t

Fail 31 Jul 2023 74,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction missfire cylinder 3 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

tyre size 175 / 65 r14 82t

Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,739 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 72,738 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,863 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,652 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 62,866 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 57,598 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 53,377 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,751 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded going to fuel tank

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,582 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 42,792 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,818 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,158 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 24,205 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,033 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,561 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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AV54 FVW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV54 FVW, 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 AV54 FVW registered?

AV54 FVW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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