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AV54 TZE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

162,602 mi
Last recorded162,602 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 TZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 162,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 162,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 158,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both outer wings corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 151,679 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

park brake has long travel

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 151,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

park brake has long travel

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 145,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle + mountain areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 138,030 miles

Rear axle and mounts slight corrosion

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 138,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear axle and mounts slight corrosion

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 131,089 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 131,089 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front rack boot twisted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 123,653 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 123,653 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both near side split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 114,993 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 104,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 95,548 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 89,325 miles

SLIGHT NOISE DEVELOPING FROM O/S/F WHEEL SUSPECT BEARING

Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,008 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,203 miles

advise injector seals blowing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,443 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,146 miles

advise nearside rear wheel rim bent ( inner )

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,588 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded(not blowing)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,290 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,757 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 TZE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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