2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FM53 DPF
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 11,583 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM53 DPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2024
- 11,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM53 DPF 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 (FM53 DPF) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2024 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: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FM53 DPF Mileage History
- 04/07/202291,512 mi
- 03/07/2023103,845 mi+12,333 mi
- 11/07/2023104,099 mi+254 mi
- 28/06/2024115,583 mi+11,484 mi
- 28/06/202411,583 mi-104,000 mi
Average of roughly -40,266 miles per year across 5 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: 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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