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AF04 NXA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,873 mi
Last recorded138,873 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 138,873 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))

Pass 19 May 2022 132,892 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 132,892 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 128,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to center join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear corroded around axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 128,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to center join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear corroded around axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 124,992 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 124,991 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 117,444 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,733 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,979 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 108,979 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2016 103,913 miles

Check Engine warning lamp on

Exhaust front flex in poor condition

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Nearside rear wheel bearing starting to whine

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2016 103,913 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides of car (2.2.B.1f)

Check Engine warning lamp on

Exhaust front flex in poor condition

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Nearside rear wheel bearing starting to whine

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 92,931 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on shoulders

Check Engine warning lamp on

Exhaust front pipe flex in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside outer sill starting to rust at rear

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

Fail 26 May 2015 92,929 miles

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

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

Both front tyre treads wearing on shoulders

Check Engine warning lamp on

Exhaust front pipe flex in poor condition

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

Offside outer sill starting to rust at rear

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

Pass 29 May 2014 83,829 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 83,829 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,923 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 75,885 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,157 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 68,157 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,360 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,035 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,804 miles

signs of wear front offside tyre

slight damage windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,784 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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AF04 NXA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AF04 NXA, 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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AF04 NXA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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