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AJ53 UTX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 93,178 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 93,097 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 90,329 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 90,329 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,471 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 87,471 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 87,419 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 84,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 84,199 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 81,045 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,261 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 70,299 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 67,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2018 67,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 62,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 59,227 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn at edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm & cracked at edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

oil leak

windscreen scratched central area

Fail 23 May 2016 59,227 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak

windscreen scratched central area

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn at edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm & cracked at edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 55,096 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 55,058 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 51,296 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 51,296 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2013 47,559 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 43,099 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 43,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 32,648 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,721 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 27,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 21,444 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 21,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 12,522 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 UTX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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