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AJ54 KSU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,072 mi
Last recorded108,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 KSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 108,072 miles

Rear Axle corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2022 108,072 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,397 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 93,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,219 miles

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

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

front discs wearing

rear tyres wearing

surface corrosion rear axle,rear springs,exhaust

Fail 11 Feb 2019 88,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front discs wearing

rear tyres wearing

surface corrosion rear axle,rear springs,exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2018 80,316 miles

Central Rear Upper high level brake light not working

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak gearbox drive shaft seal leaking ()

Offside Front fog lamp unit compeletly missing

Offside Front seat backrest passanger entry control not working

Fail 24 Feb 2018 80,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Upper high level brake light not working

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak gearbox drive shaft seal leaking ()

Offside Front fog lamp unit compeletly missing

Offside Front seat backrest passanger entry control not working

Pass 11 Feb 2017 75,064 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine/gearbox oil leak

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

n/s/f door handle fitted but insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2017 74,868 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine/gearbox oil leak

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,605 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,813 miles

Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,989 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 35,989 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,595 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from gear box (driveshaft seals)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,381 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,566 miles

damage to front n/plate

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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AJ54 KSU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ54 KSU, 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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AJ54 KSU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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