2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · PL04 CSF
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2004. Recorded mileage 137,254 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL04 CSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 137,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL04 CSF 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 (PL04 CSF) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PL04 CSF Mileage History
- 24/08/2023128,000 mi
- 19/08/2024130,260 mi+2,260 mi
- 31/08/2024130,279 mi+19 mi
- 07/08/2025133,225 mi+2,946 mi
- 19/08/2026137,254 mi+4,029 mi
Average of roughly 3,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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