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AO54 HSC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,741 mi
Last recorded165,741 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 HSC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 165,741 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 165,740 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 158,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel high

Fail 7 Dec 2018 158,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 150,864 miles

Front wipers poor operation

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear bump stops split

Fail 11 Nov 2017 150,864 miles

Front wipers poor operation

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear bump stops split

Pass 18 Nov 2016 148,062 miles

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracking on sidewalls and tread, no cords visable

Fail 18 Nov 2016 148,062 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracking on sidewalls and tread, no cords visable

Pass 9 Dec 2015 142,892 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 134,738 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 134,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 122,631 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 122,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 110,221 miles

rear silencer corroded and weak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 96,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 96,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,216 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Mar 2011 88,211 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Feb 2010 79,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Feb 2010 79,538 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,512 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,578 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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AO54 HSC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AO54 HSC, 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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AO54 HSC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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