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AK04 XEX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,152 mi
Last recorded92,152 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,152 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 92,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,812 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,812 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 74,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,445 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,386 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 53,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,811 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,535 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 XEX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XEX, 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 XEX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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