2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · LA53 FOK
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 24 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 140,969 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA53 FOK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 140,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LA53 FOK Mileage History
- 16/02/200721,108 mi
- 15/02/200826,105 mi+4,997 mi
- 03/11/200830,611 mi+4,506 mi
- 05/11/200830,611 mi
- 26/10/200939,151 mi+8,540 mi
- 07/10/201046,698 mi+7,547 mi
- 24/03/201149,544 mi+2,846 mi
- 24/03/201149,544 mi
- 11/04/201258,631 mi+9,087 mi
- 22/04/201368,054 mi+9,423 mi
- 17/04/201472,425 mi+4,371 mi
- 23/04/201575,022 mi+2,597 mi
- 14/04/201679,412 mi+4,390 mi
- 25/04/201785,066 mi+5,654 mi
- 10/04/201892,190 mi+7,124 mi
- 17/04/201999,510 mi+7,320 mi
- 17/04/201999,510 mi
- 22/06/2020107,135 mi+7,625 mi
- 22/06/2020107,135 mi
- 03/06/2021113,155 mi+6,020 mi
- 03/06/2021113,155 mi
- 21/06/2022121,127 mi+7,972 mi
- 20/06/2023128,299 mi+7,172 mi
- 17/06/2024136,337 mi+8,038 mi
- 17/06/2024136,337 mi
- 10/06/2025140,969 mi+4,632 mi
Average of roughly 6,545 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
LA53 FOK 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 (LA53 FOK) between February 2007 and June 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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