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AJ53 KHR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,172 mi
Last recorded114,172 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 114,172 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 114,171 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,554 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 108,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 102,332 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,439 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,087 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 86,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,978 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 79,978 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 71,870 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,888 miles

adv exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,474 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,581 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 54,581 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,536 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 39,536 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,133 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,341 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 KHR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KHR, 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 KHR registered?

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

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