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AK54 KFG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,241 mi
Last recorded127,241 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KFG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 127,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Slight windscreen damage

Fail 19 Nov 2019 127,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Slight windscreen damage

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 122,622 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracked

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 122,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system too flexie Blew on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R tyre cracked

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 117,216 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 117,216 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Surface corrosion on various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light illuminated

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked in tread and punctured

Offside Track rod has slight play

Rear Springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 109,820 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

N/S/R drum out of shape

Wipers smear

Fail 14 Nov 2016 109,820 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

N/S/R drum out of shape

Wipers smear

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Clip missing in shock bracket causing flexie to move and rub (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 109,817 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Clip missing so rubbing on shock mount point (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexie too cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Backbox blowing

Front brake pipes too flexies corroded

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Done (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,980 miles

Front Front brake pipes slight corrosion at callipers

Front Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Nearside Front Track rod end has play

Offside Off side drive shaft seal leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 97,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Front brake pipes slight corrosion at callipers

Front Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Nearside Front Track rod end has play

Offside Off side drive shaft seal leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,713 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres have small cuts

exhaust corroded

nearside rear bump stop insecure

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rack damp

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Offside washers need adjusting

Offside wiper smearing screen

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,768 miles

osf tyre worn on edges

signs of oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,275 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

scratch in screen

Fail 7 Sep 2011 65,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

scratch in screen

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,017 miles

front no plate cracked

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,142 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,469 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,392 miles

see previous advisory sheet

Fail 11 Sep 2007 25,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked (still readable)

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 KFG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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