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AV54 KNC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,326 mi
Last recorded126,326 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 KNC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 126,326 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top retaining nut corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 126,326 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top retaining nut corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 114,140 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 108,022 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive free play. ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 108,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive free play. ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,279 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2022 97,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2021 84,949 miles

Front Brake discs corroding + lipped over inner surface

Nearside Front Inner Steering tie rod has slight movement

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked over tread

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 84,949 miles

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

Front Brake discs corroding + lipped over inner surface

Nearside Front Inner Steering tie rod has slight movement

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked over tread

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 84,359 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,185 miles

CENTER HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,671 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,353 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,135 miles

front seats will not tilt

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,349 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,547 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Dec 2012 41,116 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 41,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,021 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,456 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,719 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 31,719 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,841 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,282 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 KNC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNC, 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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AV54 KNC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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