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AV54 TXL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,712 mi
Last recorded84,712 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 TXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,712 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 74,814 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 58,636 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,169 miles

Nearside Front brake hose insecure.

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 24 Sep 2021 52,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure.

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,608 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 48,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 45,030 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 45,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,865 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 32,200 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,765 miles

high level brake light does not work

Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,454 miles

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

surface cracks in ns/front os/front and ns/rear tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,185 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,683 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,423 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,425 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 TXL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 TXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV54 TXL registered?

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

Is AV54 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 TXL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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