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AV54 XNG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,352 mi
Last recorded166,352 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XNG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 166,352 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All round back and front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 166,352 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All round back and front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 159,626 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2023 157,389 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

coolant leak water pump area

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Aug 2023 157,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

coolant leak water pump area

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Aug 2022 152,732 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 152,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 146,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 139,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 132,808 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 125,284 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 125,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 109,354 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 109,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear edge oftread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,050 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,534 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 84,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,921 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 71,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,364 miles

inner edge of off side front tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,903 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 48,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,192 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,171 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,538 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,118 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 XNG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XNG, 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 XNG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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