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AD04 XHU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,428 mi
Last recorded99,428 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,428 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

engine oil level low

power steering drive belt wearing slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2013 99,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

coolant level low

engine oil level low

power steering drive belt wearing slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,247 miles

exhaust corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to nearside of vehicle, nearside mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre damage on sidewall

oil and coolant levels low

radiator insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,247 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

damage to nearside of vehicle, nearside mirror glass missing

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre damage on sidewall

oil and coolant levels low

radiator insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering fluid and coolant levels low

Fail 8 Nov 2011 72,752 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil, power steering fluid and coolant levels low

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2010 63,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,190 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

interior mirror missing,

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall,no cords exposed

Fail 13 Nov 2009 56,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

interior mirror missing,

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall,no cords exposed

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,467 miles

interior rear view mirror missing.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,239 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,522 miles

both front tyres getting low

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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AD04 XHU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AD04 XHU, 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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What year was AD04 XHU registered?

AD04 XHU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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