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AK54 CHJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,773 mi
Last recorded112,773 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 112,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Dec 2019 112,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 98,992 miles

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers detached

Fail 1 Aug 2018 98,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,161 miles

Brake and fuel pipes heavly greased

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

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 90,156 miles

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

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

Brake and fuel pipes heavly greased

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

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,971 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 73,971 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,902 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 68,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 65,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 28 Sep 2012 63,748 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 63,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,009 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,930 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,522 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 CHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK54 CHJ, 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 CHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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