2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · HT53 WEC
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 98,667 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT53 WEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 98,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HT53 WEC Mileage History
- 27/07/202392,061 mi
- 06/08/202495,796 mi+3,735 mi
- 08/08/202495,799 mi+3 mi
- 25/09/202598,661 mi+2,862 mi
- 25/09/202598,667 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT53 WEC 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 (HT53 WEC) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 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 (18 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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