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AJ04 VFW

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,092 mi
Last recorded142,092 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 VFW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 142,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracks.

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 142,092 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped in 2. (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshners /obsolete tax disc holder. (8.3.1e)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracks.

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 138,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 138,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe to whheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 133,233 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

all tyres showing age related cracks.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 133,233 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

all tyres showing age related cracks.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,378 miles

wiper blades deteriorating.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

moderate corrosion to some underside brake pipes.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 127,162 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 127,162 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 124,461 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 118,294 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 111,520 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 104,134 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 104,134 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2008 103,173 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 103,173 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 69,203 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 VFW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel 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 VFW, 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 VFW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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