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2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SM04 FAF

SM04 FAF

2004 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2004. Recorded mileage 118,586 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2004 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/05/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (31/05/2019)
Recorded Mileage
118,586 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/05/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31/05/2019
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1242cc

SM04 FAF Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2018
  • 118,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SM04 FAF Mileage History

  1. 16/01/200731,331 mi
  2. 30/03/200732,769 mi+1,438 mi
  3. 26/02/200838,393 mi+5,624 mi
  4. 13/02/200946,233 mi+7,840 mi
  5. 05/03/201053,203 mi+6,970 mi
  6. 26/02/201164,644 mi+11,441 mi
  7. 25/04/201270,897 mi+6,253 mi
  8. 16/04/201379,497 mi+8,600 mi
  9. 17/04/201493,775 mi+14,278 mi
  10. 18/04/201493,777 mi+2 mi
  11. 09/04/2015104,354 mi+10,577 mi
  12. 10/04/2015104,354 mi
  13. 28/04/2016111,213 mi+6,859 mi
  14. 28/04/2016111,213 mi
  15. 16/05/2017116,141 mi+4,928 mi
  16. 19/05/2017116,141 mi
  17. 31/05/2018118,586 mi+2,445 mi
  18. 01/06/2018118,586 mi

Average of roughly 7,672 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

SM04 FAF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 22:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fiesta (SM04 FAF) between January 2007 and June 2018.

The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 01 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.

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