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AD53 MZT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,313 mi
Last recorded125,313 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MZT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 125,313 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle/cross member corroded(not holed)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2024 125,313 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle/cross member corroded(not holed)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 122,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel line rusty

wheel caps

Pass 23 Sep 2022 119,259 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded on join

Pass 15 Sep 2021 111,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of main front to rear covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 111,908 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of main front to rear covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 105,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant level low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,134 miles

1x jet on o/s washer too high

Coolant leak around bottle area ( topped up before test ) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

front disc inner faces deteriorating

n/s rear wheel buckled

o/s rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear springs corroding

surface corrosion on underside brake and fuel pipes ( worse in places )

Fail 20 Sep 2018 89,134 miles

1x jet on o/s washer too high

Coolant leak around bottle area ( topped up before test ) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

front disc inner faces deteriorating

n/s rear wheel buckled

o/s rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear springs corroding

surface corrosion on underside brake and fuel pipes ( worse in places )

Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,137 miles

STRONG ADVISE - EXHAUST BLOW EVIDENT FROM PIPE GOING INTO REAR BOX

STRONG ADVISE - O/S DRIVE SAFE BEARING ROUGH TO ROTATE ( BUT NOT WORN AT PRESENT )

both front bottom ball joint gaitors heavily perished and n/s stained with grease

front discs in poor condition on inner faces

front tyres bald on inner edges and starting to blister slightly, n/s just under 2mm and o/s 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

handbrake has high/long travel

number plate lights dim

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant expansion tank cracked and stained with coolant, staining of coolant around thermostat housing

rear axle bushes perishing

rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust hangers corroded

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,647 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorated slightly

rear coilsprings corroding

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight staining around offside and nearside inner c.v joints (grease/oil)

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

STRONG ADVISE coolant level low, housing at end of cylinder head stained and slightly damp

STRONG ADVISE offside front indicator discoloured

ancillary drive belt perished

both rear indicators discoloured

power steering belt perished and cracking

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear tyres perished, offside rear tyre has a long cut in outer sidewall, nearside rear tyre has a long cut in the inner sidewall. cuts not to cord

slight corrosion at rear of exhaust system

slight corrosion on rear coilsprings

slight staining on steering rack pinion

Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,310 miles

STRONG ADVISE coolant level low, housing at end of cylinder head stained and slightly damp

STRONG ADVISE offside front indicator discoloured

ancillary drive belt perished

both rear indicators discoloured

power steering belt perished and cracking

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear tyres perished, offside rear tyre has a long cut in outer sidewall, nearside rear tyre has a long cut in the inner sidewall. cuts not to cord

slight corrosion at rear of exhaust system

slight corrosion on rear coilsprings

slight staining on steering rack pinion

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,178 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 48,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,161 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,865 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,557 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,013 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,281 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 14,032 miles

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 MZT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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