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AK54 EFJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,039 mi
Last recorded86,039 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 EFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front registration plate cracked.

front to near side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

front to off side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

off side front screen washer jets weak/inoperative.

parking brake lever shows travel.

screen washer fluid leaks

service brakes overall performance effort low at 56%.

Fail 7 Dec 2019 86,039 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front registration plate cracked.

front to near side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

front to off side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

off side front screen washer jets weak/inoperative.

parking brake lever shows travel.

screen washer fluid leaks

service brakes overall performance effort low at 56%.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to near side rear metal brake pipe corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to off side rear metal brake pipe corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface incomplete (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front registration plate cracked.

near side front headlamp dip beam aim just within tolerance.

near side front, off side front and the near side rear wheel rims show distortion.

near side front, off side front and the off side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front screen washer jets weak/inoperative.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 5 Dec 2018 76,181 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to near side rear metal brake pipe corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to off side rear metal brake pipe corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface incomplete (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front registration plate cracked.

near side front headlamp dip beam aim just within tolerance.

near side front, off side front and the near side rear wheel rims show distortion.

near side front, off side front and the off side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front screen washer jets weak/inoperative.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NS AND OS FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired NEARSIDE HALF MISSING (1.5.1c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 69,145 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded NS AND OS FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired NEARSIDE HALF MISSING (1.5.1c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,321 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,612 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,559 miles

front seats do not tilt

Fail 28 Aug 2014 53,557 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

front seats do not tilt

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,802 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,260 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,961 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,011 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,989 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 10,902 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 EFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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