MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,618 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front seat tilt not working
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front seat tilt not working
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades not fitted correctly (3.4 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just behind plastic wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush pulling away from centre tube of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.50mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just behind plastic wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush pulling away from centre tube of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +splitting (5.2.3 (e))
heater rheostat faulty
thermostat housing just showing signs of a leak
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15t bud (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +splitting (5.2.3 (e))
heater rheostat faulty
thermostat housing just showing signs of a leak
Central exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
uneven tread wear to both rear tyres
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
uneven tread wear to both rear tyres
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre stop light not working
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
NSF mirror glass missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AK53 BEX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 AK53 BEX, 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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AK53 BEX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2004.
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