2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · WD53 FHA
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 152,676 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD53 FHA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2023
- 152,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD53 FHA 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 (WD53 FHA) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2023 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WD53 FHA Mileage History
- 30/08/2022146,337 mi
- 30/08/2022146,337 mi
- 30/08/2023152,673 mi+6,336 mi
- 31/08/2023152,676 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,324 miles per year across 4 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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