2004 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · FD53 UGU
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 113,143 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD53 UGU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2024
- 113,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD53 UGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fiesta (FD53 UGU) between March 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FD53 UGU Mileage History
- 16/03/2022112,687 mi
- 16/03/2022112,687 mi
- 17/03/2023113,019 mi+332 mi
- 15/02/2024113,143 mi+124 mi
Average of roughly 238 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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