2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · PL04 ACV
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2004. Recorded mileage 159,698 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL04 ACV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 159,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL04 ACV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fiesta (PL04 ACV) between May 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
PL04 ACV Mileage History
- 14/05/200725,613 mi
- 19/05/200837,730 mi+12,117 mi
- 15/05/200948,708 mi+10,978 mi
- 21/05/201060,881 mi+12,173 mi
- 13/05/201172,555 mi+11,674 mi
- 27/04/201282,850 mi+10,295 mi
- 27/04/201392,833 mi+9,983 mi
- 28/05/201499,914 mi+7,081 mi
- 01/05/2015106,518 mi+6,604 mi
- 26/05/2016115,098 mi+8,580 mi
- 25/05/2017123,788 mi+8,690 mi
- 10/05/2018129,092 mi+5,304 mi
- 17/05/2018129,300 mi+208 mi
- 08/05/2019134,310 mi+5,010 mi
- 17/05/2019134,499 mi+189 mi
- 10/11/2020140,214 mi+5,715 mi
- 09/11/2021143,752 mi+3,538 mi
- 12/11/2021143,763 mi+11 mi
- 23/11/2022146,475 mi+2,712 mi
- 20/11/2023152,907 mi+6,432 mi
- 20/11/2023152,907 mi
- 22/11/2024156,193 mi+3,286 mi
- 14/11/2025159,681 mi+3,488 mi
- 18/11/2025159,698 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 7,242 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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