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AK04 HHL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,105 mi
Last recorded209,105 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 209,105 miles

Windscreen cracked at bottom

Pass 17 Jun 2014 207,914 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2013 202,500 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

coolant low

Fail 6 Mar 2013 202,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant low

Fail 22 Feb 2012 178,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Feb 2012 178,135 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Feb 2011 157,242 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 156,985 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

both rear and o/s/f tyres worn down

Pass 1 Mar 2010 135,748 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

Fail 1 Mar 2010 135,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn to limit

Fail 4 Mar 2009 115,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 115,448 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 92,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 68,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to judder

Fail 1 Mar 2007 68,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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AK04 HHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK04 HHL, 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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AK04 HHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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