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AP04 VAJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,866 mi
Last recorded127,866 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VAJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 127,866 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 127,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,589 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 110,255 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate

Fail 11 Jan 2018 110,255 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate

Pass 12 Jan 2017 104,555 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,443 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 100,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,156 miles

nearside front roadwheel damage

Fail 13 Jan 2015 98,156 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

nearside front roadwheel damage

Pass 10 Jan 2014 93,442 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 93,442 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and rear road wheel damage

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,106 miles

nearside front roadwheel damaged

nearside rear road wheel damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2013 89,106 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front bumper security

nearside front roadwheel damaged

nearside rear road wheel damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,589 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,410 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 63,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,899 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,242 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 VAJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP04 VAJ, 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 AP04 VAJ registered?

AP04 VAJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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