2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · SD53 AEX
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 154,796 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/07/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1399cc
SD53 AEX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2021
- 154,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SD53 AEX Mileage History
- 21/12/200631,330 mi
- 18/12/200740,514 mi+9,184 mi
- 18/12/200740,514 mi
- 04/12/200847,358 mi+6,844 mi
- 04/01/201055,062 mi+7,704 mi
- 22/12/201062,193 mi+7,131 mi
- 23/12/201168,607 mi+6,414 mi
- 23/12/201168,607 mi
- 18/12/201275,813 mi+7,206 mi
- 03/07/201379,581 mi+3,768 mi
- 03/07/201379,581 mi
- 30/06/201489,156 mi+9,575 mi
- 09/07/201599,255 mi+10,099 mi
- 27/07/2016107,776 mi+8,521 mi
- 28/07/2016107,776 mi
- 02/08/2017114,212 mi+6,436 mi
- 02/08/2017114,212 mi
- 03/08/2018134,458 mi+20,246 mi
- 12/07/2019138,726 mi+4,268 mi
- 15/07/2019138,726 mi
- 22/07/2020141,018 mi+2,292 mi
- 02/08/2021154,788 mi+13,770 mi
- 06/08/2021154,796 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,442 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
SD53 AEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fiesta (SD53 AEX) between December 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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