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AK54 ARF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,769 mi
Last recorded196,769 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 196,769 miles

Front Slight play in both front steering arms

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 196,769 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Slight play in both front steering arms

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 183,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both slightly deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 182,547 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both slightly deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 170,860 miles

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm inside edge

Corrosion on inner faces both front brake discs

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 170,860 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm inside edge

Corrosion on inner faces both front brake discs

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 156,593 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 156,593 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 142,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

Pass 4 Sep 2013 127,548 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 115,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,149 miles

front brake diacs worn thin

high level stop lamp not working

wiper blades split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,562 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,454 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 ARF 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 75%.

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 ARF, 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 ARF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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