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AV54 UYX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,778 mi
Last recorded147,778 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 UYX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 147,778 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 147,689 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside both need cleaning or replacing (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nearside and offside have led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 135,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 135,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 126,904 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to axle mounting area both side on rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 126,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to axle mounting area both side on rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 123,057 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 123,021 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened bottom wishbone mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 120,019 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 119,967 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,710 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 109,167 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 109,147 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,184 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,369 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,133 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 81,797 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,797 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,818 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,102 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,360 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,982 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,504 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 55,636 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 43,024 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 UYX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UYX, 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 UYX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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