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AJ53 URP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,201 mi
Last recorded125,201 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 125,201 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 125,201 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,480 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,815 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,737 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 100,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust backbox heatsheild insecure

exhaust flexi starting to break up

Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,638 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 82,638 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,813 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,038 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 71,038 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,435 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 68,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,180 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 89,748 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 89,748 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 89,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drive shaft bearing noisy

Fail 27 Apr 2009 71,968 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,968 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 56,272 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,272 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,912 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 URP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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