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AJ53 KHU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,123 mi
Last recorded89,123 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 89,123 miles

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 89,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 89,059 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,009 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 83,812 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,025 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 83,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,643 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 75,640 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,031 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 62,061 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner egde

Pass 26 Nov 2011 52,811 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 13 Nov 2010 42,922 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 35,000 miles

high level brake light inop

sqeaking noise from nearside rear brake

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,077 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 28,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,365 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 21,365 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,855 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 KHU 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 72.7%.

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 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 KHU, 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 KHU registered?

AJ53 KHU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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