2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · MM53 LRX
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 29,986 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM53 LRX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 29,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM53 LRX 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 (MM53 LRX) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
MM53 LRX Mileage History
- 31/10/202310,392 mi
- 19/12/202412,721 mi+2,329 mi
- 19/12/202412,712 mi-9 mi
- 29/11/202529,986 mi+17,274 mi
Average of roughly 9,415 miles per year across 4 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: 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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