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AM52 LBA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,016 mi
Last recorded153,016 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 LBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 153,016 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 152,483 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop incomplete

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s rear ale mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 151,187 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop incomplete

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 151,180 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak pipe under plenum (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop incomplete

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 149,788 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop incomplete

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 149,788 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop incomplete

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 148,293 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 148,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 148,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt full arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced requires polishing ? (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn full arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" 22" s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight cuts around edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 134,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 121,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 121,613 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 108,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Underside rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General surface corrosion underside rear of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 104,939 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease and mud

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,424 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,165 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,556 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,422 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,453 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,698 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,265 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,557 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,626 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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AM52 LBA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AM52 LBA, 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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AM52 LBA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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