2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · AR04 HVX
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 54,318 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR04 HVX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 54,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR04 HVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fiesta (AR04 HVX) between August 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 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: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust silencer insecure Rear hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
AR04 HVX Mileage History
- 14/08/200718,279 mi
- 14/08/200825,708 mi+7,429 mi
- 13/08/200933,104 mi+7,396 mi
- 13/08/200933,104 mi
- 22/09/201034,210 mi+1,106 mi
- 22/09/201034,210 mi
- 27/10/201135,865 mi+1,655 mi
- 26/10/201241,203 mi+5,338 mi
- 28/10/201345,135 mi+3,932 mi
- 24/10/201446,969 mi+1,834 mi
- 27/10/201446,969 mi
- 23/10/201547,625 mi+656 mi
- 26/10/201648,392 mi+767 mi
- 26/10/201648,392 mi
- 23/11/201749,037 mi+645 mi
- 23/11/201749,038 mi+1 mi
- 15/11/201849,269 mi+231 mi
- 15/11/201849,269 mi
- 24/10/201949,544 mi+275 mi
- 29/10/202050,476 mi+932 mi
- 02/11/202151,056 mi+580 mi
- 15/11/202251,768 mi+712 mi
- 15/11/202352,568 mi+800 mi
- 20/11/202453,104 mi+536 mi
- 26/11/202453,020 mi-84 mi
- 25/11/202554,318 mi+1,298 mi
Average of roughly 1,971 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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