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AD53 KJY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,023 mi
Last recorded123,023 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KJY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 123,023 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 123,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 117,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 112,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 107,072 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 102,956 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,959 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 98,959 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019
Fail 5 Jan 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 84,286 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,151 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 62,739 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 20 May 2015 62,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 16 May 2014 53,176 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 46,889 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front blades smearing

Pass 17 May 2012 41,525 miles

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 18 May 2011 36,080 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 30,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 24,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2009 24,764 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2008 18,946 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 13,766 miles

near side front tyre wall damaged

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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AD53 KJY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD53 KJY, 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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AD53 KJY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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