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AJ53 ZHP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,228 mi
Last recorded112,228 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZHP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 112,228 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 106,649 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 101,506 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 101,506 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 95,242 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 95,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,089 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel pipe/s covered in greased

rear axle corrode

Fail 22 Dec 2020 89,089 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel pipe/s covered in greased

rear axle corrode

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 84,321 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s covered in greased

rear axle corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2018 79,248 miles

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

Fuel pipes heavily greased

Rear axle corrode

Pass 28 Dec 2017 74,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes under-sealed front to rear

Pass 31 Dec 2016 69,974 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 66,288 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 60,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 55,781 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 48,991 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 42,169 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,370 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 34,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 27,932 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 22,821 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 15,430 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 9,298 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 ZHP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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