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AP04 HLU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,352 mi
Last recorded117,352 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 HLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 117,352 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 105,951 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 94,272 miles

EML on

front brake discs worn

high level stop light out

osr tyre perished to mot limits

Fail 18 Feb 2015 94,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML on

front brake discs worn

high level stop light out

osr tyre perished to mot limits

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 75,929 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 55,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant level low

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2011 49,640 miles

slight corrision on both rear coil springs

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,722 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,377 miles

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

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

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 28 May 2008 20,425 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 6,107 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,102 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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AP04 HLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AP04 HLU, 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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AP04 HLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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