2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · AM53 DFX
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 101,145 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM53 DFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 101,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM53 DFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fiesta (AM53 DFX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
AM53 DFX Mileage History
- 11/10/202395,767 mi
- 18/10/202395,870 mi+103 mi
- 15/10/202498,992 mi+3,122 mi
- 22/10/202499,054 mi+62 mi
- 22/10/2025101,145 mi+2,091 mi
Average of roughly 2,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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