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AF54 VAV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,591 mi
Last recorded84,591 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 VAV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 84,591 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough offside front strut top bearing/mount (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 84,590 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough offside front strut top bearing/mount (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 80,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush beam (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush beam (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 80,760 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,931 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

offside front strut top slightly taught

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,898 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

No towbar electric socket present

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 74,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

No towbar electric socket present

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

minor engine oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 73,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

minor engine oil leak

rear section of exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,914 miles

Both headlamp aims near to lower limit.

Engine oil dipstick appears to be broken and oil level appears to well above normal level.

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 71,914 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both headlamp aims near to lower limit.

Engine oil dipstick appears to be broken and oil level appears to well above normal level.

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,980 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 52,023 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,306 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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AF54 VAV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF54 VAV, 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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AF54 VAV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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