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AO54 VJK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,697 mi
Last recorded162,697 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VJK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 162,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 158,029 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 158,029 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 154,314 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 147,635 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 147,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 140,597 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 140,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 140,268 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Advanced wear to both rear axle bushes

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to o.s front to rear brake pipes and o.s.f brake pipe

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 130,824 miles

Advanced wear to both rear axle bushes,only just passed test,Recommend their replaced

O.s washer jet blocked

Fail 21 Jul 2017 130,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advanced wear to both rear axle bushes,only just passed test,Recommend their replaced

O.s washer jet blocked

Pass 25 Jul 2016 116,668 miles

Advanced wear/play in o.s track rod end only just passed test. Recommend it to be replaced

Tread on o.s.r tyre as low as 2mm

Pass 29 Jul 2015 100,957 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber ram cover insecure

pos. power steering fluid from o/s of steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2015 100,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r shock absorber ram cover insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,464 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,378 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,009 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust hanger broken off from rear box

Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,039 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

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

O/S/F fog lamp insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,343 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 55,343 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,589 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,698 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)

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 VJK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VJK, 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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What year was AO54 VJK registered?

AO54 VJK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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