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AK54 VBZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,515 mi
Last recorded102,515 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 102,515 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 102,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 85,416 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 85,416 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Nov 2020 68,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,655 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2019 66,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,320 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 64,005 miles

Engine covered

Hub caps fitted not allowing full inspection of road wheels, road wheel security and all braking components

Fail 21 Nov 2017 64,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covered

Hub caps fitted not allowing full inspection of road wheels, road wheel security and all braking components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,015 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

slight corrosion to front subframe

Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

number 1 injector is chuffing and appears to be leaking but can not physically see it leaking time of test requires attention

Pass 13 Nov 2014 57,665 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

coolant leak (gearbox side)

offside wiper split but still clearing screen time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2014 57,665 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

coolant leak (gearbox side)

offside wiper split but still clearing screen time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

emission poor

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 49,890 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 46,674 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 44,206 miles

All indicators going white

Both rear coil springs rusty

Exhaust system rusty on mounting brackets and back box rusty

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Front brake discs worn and brake pads look low

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,708 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,131 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 VBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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