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AY54 AVT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,740 mi
Last recorded73,740 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 AVT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 73,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 66,280 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 54,353 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,070 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 53,070 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 51,842 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,908 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,598 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,626 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 48,626 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,763 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 46,763 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 44,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,029 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 40,940 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,940 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 35,428 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,428 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,636 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,948 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,457 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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AY54 AVT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY54 AVT, 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 AY54 AVT registered?

AY54 AVT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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