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AJ04 SYC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,311 mi
Last recorded96,311 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 SYC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 96,311 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 88,917 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heatshield loose

co emissions only just passed test

Pass 5 Feb 2018 81,744 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 81,701 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 78,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,568 miles

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

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

front flexi exhaust in poor condition

o/s rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,200 miles

o/s/f tyre splitting on edges but not deepenough to reach ply or cords

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,373 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 55,325 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,325 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,250 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,054 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 10,020 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 SYC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYC, 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 SYC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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