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AK54 SDU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,338 mi
Last recorded108,338 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 SDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,338 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 108,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 104,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 104,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre stepping out of shape

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre stepping out of shape

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,464 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,200 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,648 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 95,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,868 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2014 90,782 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Radiator cowling smashed nothing holding the radiator in position

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,802 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,495 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 64,490 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 21 Sep 2010 55,685 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 55,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,282 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,057 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 26,221 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,221 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 SDU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SDU, 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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What year was AK54 SDU registered?

AK54 SDU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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