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AG53 HMV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,289 mi
Last recorded183,289 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 HMV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 183,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 179,581 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 179,581 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 164,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 149,021 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 149,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 136,875 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 136,875 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 128,437 miles

Nearside windscreen stone chip in sweep

Offside Front play in inner steering rod

Rear both tyres cracking

Rear exhaust back box rusty

injector blow but no leaks found

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2016 128,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside windscreen stone chip in sweep

Offside Front play in inner steering rod

Rear both tyres cracking

Rear exhaust back box rusty

injector blow but no leaks found

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,867 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 117,364 miles

Slight blow from injector

Sliught noise from aux belt area

Pass 6 Jan 2014 110,108 miles

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

Whine from engine

Pass 17 Dec 2012 105,959 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 105,959 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 103,672 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 101,359 miles

engine leaking compression from injector area

Fail 6 Jan 2011 101,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine leaking compression from injector area

Pass 12 Jan 2010 98,046 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 98,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 93,732 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 87,421 miles

power steering noisy

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2007 75,141 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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AG53 HMV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HMV, 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 AG53 HMV registered?

AG53 HMV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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The MOT history for AG53 HMV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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