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AV54 KLU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,036 mi
Last recorded132,036 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 KLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 132,036 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 120,512 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,421 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 96,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

obd port not working

Pass 4 Feb 2022 88,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,513 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,183 miles

Front brake discs corroded & worn on inner face.

Fail 23 Jul 2019 78,181 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Cracked & holed. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front brake discs corroded & worn on inner face.

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,640 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 70,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,310 miles

Oil leak ()

air con fluid leak

Fail 7 Jun 2017 68,308 miles

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

Oil leak ()

air con fluid leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,590 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 63,271 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,256 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 53,413 miles

front plate cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,875 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 40,932 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,588 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,558 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,287 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 24,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

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 KLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KLU, 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 KLU registered?

AV54 KLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is AV54 KLU safe to buy?

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