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AK54 WBU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,851 mi
Last recorded146,851 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 WBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 146,851 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2019 146,840 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 130,894 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 117,735 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 117,735 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,000 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

N/s/f seat does not tilt forward

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 990,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front bumper damaged

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

N/s/f seat does not tilt forward

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Coolant radiator damaged

Pass 3 May 2012 83,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall not to cords

front brake discs very worn

front brake pads low

Fail 3 May 2012 83,859 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall not to cords

front brake discs very worn

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,686 miles

adv both front tyres worn on edges and worn to 2mm

adv both rear coil springs corroded

adv cuts to offside front tyre on outer sidewall

Fail 21 Apr 2011 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

adv both front tyres worn on edges and worn to 2mm

adv both rear coil springs corroded

adv cuts to offside front tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,014 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,319 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,600 miles

nearside rear tyre down to 2mm on outside edge

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 WBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WBU, 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 WBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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