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AJ04 MLE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,111 mi
Last recorded137,111 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MLE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 137,111 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 137,101 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail section (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage both ends (2.3.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid switch reversed (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 132,493 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 132,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 131,570 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 131,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 122,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage on o/s/r door and wheel arch

o/s/r tyre is deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2013 122,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage on o/s/r door and wheel arch

o/s/r tyre is deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2012 110,721 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,339 miles

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

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

TRACKING

Fail 28 Jul 2011 99,339 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

TRACKING

Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,262 miles

HAND BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTMENT

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,496 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,937 miles

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

nsr tyre 2mm tread osr tyre 3mm tread replaced ns wiper blade

Fail 24 Jun 2008 43,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsr tyre 2mm tread osr tyre 3mm tread replaced ns wiper blade

Pass 23 May 2007 37,154 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 36,917 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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AJ04 MLE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ04 MLE, 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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AJ04 MLE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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