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AA54 JAA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,276 mi
Last recorded123,276 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA54 JAA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 123,276 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 123,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and n/s/front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 112,997 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened belt fraying (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing to edges

hi level stop inop

Fail 22 Feb 2018 112,997 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light on with sidelight (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened belt fraying (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing to edges

hi level stop inop

Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,399 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

NSF door pillar trim missing.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR Number plate lamp lense deteriorated.

Oil leak.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 94,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

High level stop lamp not working.

NSF door pillar trim missing.

NSR and OSR number plate lamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,115 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nearside door trim missing from pillar.

OSF wiper smearing slightly. Split at end.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 83,115 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSF and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads low.

Nearside door trim missing from pillar.

OSF wiper smearing slightly. Split at end.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,246 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NSF door trim missing.

Slight flat spot at inner bead rim of NSF wheel.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,423 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

NSF door trim missing.

NSR and OSR shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

Nail lodged in tread of NSR tyre.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,712 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 67,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,060 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and Offside door mouldings missing,clips exposed.

Slight flat spot at inner bead rim of NSF wheel.

Fail 19 Dec 2011 59,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and Offside door mouldings missing,clips exposed.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight flat spot at inner bead rim of NSF wheel.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 50,763 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 50,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/f steel rim fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2009 43,290 miles

NSF and OSF indicators discoloured.

Oil residue on engine and gearbox.

Slight fuel residue at top of engine.

Fail 17 Dec 2009 43,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads low.

NSF and OSF indicators discoloured.

Nail lodged in tread of OSR tyre.

Oil residue on engine and gearbox.

Slight blowing sound heard at steering rack area of exhaust.

Slight fuel residue at top of engine.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,508 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSF wiper juddering slightly.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil/fluid residue at sump area and gearbox.

Smell of fuel under bonnet.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,880 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AA54 JAA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA54 JAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA54 JAA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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