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AK54 APY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,811 mi
Last recorded71,811 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 APY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 71,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coil springs corroded both sides

Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 50,662 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

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

coolant expansion tank empty

Fail 15 Dec 2017 50,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal fuel pipe above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

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

coolant expansion tank empty

Pass 13 Dec 2016 49,684 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 46,781 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,200 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,537 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2012 38,165 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2012 38,165 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,184 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,117 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 26,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,527 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,050 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,027 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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AK54 APY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK54 APY, 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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AK54 APY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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