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AV54 MXX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,402 mi
Last recorded152,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 152,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 143,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 138,921 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 134,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 130,691 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 130,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 126,573 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 126,573 miles

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,530 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 122,530 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 119,139 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 119,139 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,860 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coolant very low

oil on min level

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,925 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 106,925 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,196 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust secure

Pass 13 Sep 2014 85,056 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,351 miles

Exhaust back box bracket snapped.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 75,351 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box bracket snapped.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,225 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when spun at speed

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,204 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,693 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,985 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 MXX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

AV54 MXX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2004.

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