2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SC54 AVW
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 94,133 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC54 AVW Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2022
- 94,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC54 AVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fiesta (SC54 AVW) between November 2007 and November 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
SC54 AVW Mileage History
- 12/11/200719,454 mi
- 05/11/200822,933 mi+3,479 mi
- 05/11/200927,192 mi+4,259 mi
- 08/11/201031,852 mi+4,660 mi
- 08/11/201031,852 mi
- 04/11/201137,147 mi+5,295 mi
- 04/11/201137,147 mi
- 30/10/201241,852 mi+4,705 mi
- 05/11/201346,635 mi+4,783 mi
- 03/11/201451,410 mi+4,775 mi
- 05/11/201555,291 mi+3,881 mi
- 06/11/201555,291 mi
- 02/11/201659,203 mi+3,912 mi
- 02/11/201763,374 mi+4,171 mi
- 05/11/201867,276 mi+3,902 mi
- 05/11/201867,276 mi
- 04/11/201971,275 mi+3,999 mi
- 04/11/201971,276 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/202075,829 mi+4,553 mi
- 06/11/202075,834 mi+5 mi
- 02/11/202183,086 mi+7,252 mi
- 08/11/202183,146 mi+60 mi
- 11/11/202294,133 mi+10,987 mi
Average of roughly 4,979 miles per year across 23 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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