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AJ53 GYP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,329 mi
Last recorded94,329 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GYP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,329 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s flitch pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cut (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 94,329 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s flitch pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cut (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also tread starting to perish ()

Rear mounting broken but exhaust still secure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,082 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 90,082 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working center (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 86,458 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexiy deteriated

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,482 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,213 miles

both rear coilsprings corroded

exhaust support brackets corroded

nearside front coilspring corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 80,212 miles

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

both rear coilsprings corroded

exhaust support brackets corroded

nearside front coilspring corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 74,590 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 74,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2012 59,438 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear slightly corroded

offside and nearside windscreen wiper blades split but clear screen

Fail 2 Jan 2012 59,438 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear slightly corroded

offside and nearside windscreen wiper blades split but clear screen

Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,444 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 31,761 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 15,668 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 15,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,300 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,928 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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AJ53 GYP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ53 GYP, 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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AJ53 GYP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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