2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RO04 ASU
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 195,222 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO04 ASU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 195,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO04 ASU 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 (RO04 ASU) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
RO04 ASU Mileage History
- 19/03/2024174,566 mi
- 19/03/2024174,567 mi+1 mi
- 31/03/2025185,258 mi+10,691 mi
- 01/04/2025185,267 mi+9 mi
- 25/03/2026195,222 mi+9,955 mi
Average of roughly 10,251 miles per year across 5 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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