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AD53 OEJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,965 mi
Last recorded69,965 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OEJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,965 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly out off shape

Engine injectors leaking excesively & fumes entering vehicle.(reqs attention)

Heavy oil leak from engine.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 69,965 miles

Engine injectors leaking excesively & fumes entering vehicle.(reqs attention)

Heavy oil leak from engine.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre slightly out off shape

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,934 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 58,934 miles

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

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

4 wheel centre caps fitted.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s brake disc corroded & worn o/s/f

oil leak from engine

slight side wall damage o/s/r tyre

wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,116 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 50,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

4 wheel centre caps fitted

air bag light on

brake discs worn & corroded on inner face

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,908 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,562 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 29,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,300 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,130 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 19,050 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 OEJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD53 OEJ, 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 AD53 OEJ registered?

AD53 OEJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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