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AJ53 HSL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,655 mi
Last recorded69,655 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HSL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 69,655 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 69,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

no oil or water at time of test, slight damage to o/s front and rear tyre.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 59,069 miles

off side front tyre showing uneven wear ,wheel tracking to be checked

rear coil springs showing corrosion on lower coils

recommend a further brakes inspection to determine overall condition and remaining life .

recommend a further steering and suspension inspection on near side front . slight rattle detected

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 25 Jan 2019 55,494 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 55,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached lower securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak, coolant expansion tank appears to be split/cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm/axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a deep gouge to inner sidewall on full circumference of tyre, no cord or plys visible - strong advisory - 175/65/14

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushs (2.4.G.2)

coolant level below minimum

exhaust back box hangers corroded

front metal brake pipes greased limiting inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,917 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,327 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,521 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,133 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 41,133 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 40,376 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewalls starting to age

Fail 29 May 2012 40,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre sidewalls starting to age

Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,729 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,535 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 27,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,210 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,576 miles

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

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 HSL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ53 HSL, 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 HSL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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