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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various - ABS pump area (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Centre exhaust heatshield insecure
Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily - advise replacement ()
Fuel tank strap corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge - almost to cords. Also evidence of being ran flat (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside rear tyre 19 years old
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported poorly fitted (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both trailing arm brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm - close to fail criteria (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts, both sides - Heavily and close to fail criteria in various points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed around nearside front lower suspension arm front bush attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various - ABS pump area (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Centre exhaust heatshield insecure
Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily - advise replacement ()
Fuel tank strap corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge - almost to cords. Also evidence of being ran flat (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside rear tyre 19 years old
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported poorly fitted (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both trailing arm brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm - close to fail criteria (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts, both sides - Heavily and close to fail criteria in various points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Centre exhaust heatshield insecure
Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported poorly fitted (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm, both sides close to fail criteria (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Centre exhaust heatshield insecure
Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported poorly fitted (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm, both sides close to fail criteria (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes, both sides poorly fitted (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Centre exhaust heatshield insecure
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes heavily corroded ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts both sides - close to fail criteria (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Central exhaust shield loose.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill arear corroded offside & nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
General under body corrosiion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
General under body corrosiion
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel cable snapped during test (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear tyre has puncture
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre has puncture
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipes been greased not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger front seat not tilting correctly
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AG53 BVR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 AG53 BVR, 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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AG53 BVR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.
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