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AK54 GVA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 148,158 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

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

exhaust corroding

o/s n/s door trim missing

oil leak on gear box

Fail 27 Mar 2017 148,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

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

exhaust corroding

o/s n/s door trim missing

oil leak on gear box

Pass 20 Apr 2016 142,220 miles

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

coolant level low

o/s n/s door trim missing

oil leak g/box

Fail 19 Apr 2016 142,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant level low

o/s n/s door trim missing

oil leak g/box

Pass 31 Mar 2015 136,565 miles

front brake discs pitting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

coolant level low

Fail 23 Mar 2015 136,407 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

coolant level low

front brake discs pitting

Pass 8 Apr 2014 130,706 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

temp repair on drivers seat, exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2014 130,576 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

temp repair on drivers seat, exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2013 127,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 127,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 120,799 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2012 120,799 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2011 114,690 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 114,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 102,930 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 82,375 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,792 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 GVA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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