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AJ53 OCR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,532 mi
Last recorded88,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OCR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 88,532 miles

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 86,344 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,761 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 57,505 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 57,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 52,070 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 51,976 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 45,786 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish

Pass 6 Jan 2018 39,454 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2016 34,967 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 33,085 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,968 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 27,666 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 24,438 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 22,186 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,487 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,014 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 14,571 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 11,931 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 7,835 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 OCR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OCR, 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 OCR registered?

AJ53 OCR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is AJ53 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 OCR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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