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AK04 VRW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,935 mi
Last recorded155,935 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VRW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 155,935 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 155,935 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 147,546 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 147,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 May 2017 136,405 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 126,485 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bush perished/cracked.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle bush perished/cracked.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 126,485 miles

Centre Fuel pipe excessively damaged Badly corroded. (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle bush perished/cracked.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle bush perished/cracked.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 115,251 miles

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)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 105,601 miles

front wipers judder

rear exhaust hanger is broken.

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

front and rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,759 miles

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

front and rear metal brake pipes are corroded

o/s/f tyre is bald on edges,not centre 3/4

rear exhaust hanger has snapped

rear exhaust heat shield is detached

wipers judder

Fail 30 Apr 2013 94,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear metal brake pipes are corroded

o/s/f tyre is bald on edges,not centre 3/4

rear exhaust hanger has snapped

rear exhaust heat shield is detached

wipers judder

Fail 9 May 2012 83,976 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield is insecure

rear exhaust hanger is rotted and snapped

Pass 9 May 2012 83,976 miles

exhaust heat shield is insecure

rear exhaust hanger is rotted and snapped

Pass 14 May 2011 73,013 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 73,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 61,499 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 61,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 50,571 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 50,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,962 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front brake binding slightly

oil level on min mark

Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,354 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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AK04 VRW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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