MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads (5.2.3 (e))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front lower arm ball joint gator staring to perish
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust back box hanger corroded
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
multiple minor stone chips across screen
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front lower arm ball joint gator staring to perish
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust back box hanger corroded
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
multiple minor stone chips across screen
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyres starting to show signs of age
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyres starting to show signs of age
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking in side wall inner edge
child seat fitted to nearside rear
near side front tyre cracking in tread
removed item from screen before test
stone chips
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
back box hanger corroded
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AM53 JHE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 AM53 JHE, 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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AM53 JHE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.
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