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AV54 OTY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,240 mi
Last recorded94,240 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 OTY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 94,240 miles

Central Rear seatbelt jammed

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 94,186 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear seatbelt jammed

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 91,567 miles

both sides rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2024 88,349 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 85,478 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 83,423 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 80,829 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,989 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,889 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 74,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,381 miles

nsf tyre worn inner and outer

osf tyre worn inner

osr quarter panel dented

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,165 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 70,007 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nsf white (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour osf white (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers seat wont tilt forward (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. passenger seat wont tilt forward (6.2.A.3)

Stop lamp not working os stop light inop (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,139 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,136 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 48,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 46,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,591 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 35,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,261 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 27,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,209 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 OTY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

AV54 OTY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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