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AJ53 KHM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,302 mi
Last recorded103,302 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 KHM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 103,302 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 103,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 98,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 98,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,508 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated TOPPED UP (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 87,508 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated TOPPED UP (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 73,075 miles

Nearside Rear tyre - worn and starting to mishape

Rear metal brake pipes - flexi to cylinder - heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,603 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes - corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2019 55,764 miles

Offside Front tyre - low tread

Rear metal brake pipes - corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2019 55,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre - low tread

Rear metal brake pipes - corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,930 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe to brake cylinder corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 42,480 miles

o/side rear metal brake pipe from flexi to cylinder corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 40,116 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 40,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 37,661 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,661 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,255 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 28,255 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 27,207 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,964 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,465 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 22,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,636 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 20,761 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,761 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,705 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,345 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 KHM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KHM, 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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What year was AJ53 KHM registered?

AJ53 KHM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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