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AU04 XBD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,921 mi
Last recorded104,921 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 104,921 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2018 104,921 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 95,229 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 95,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 74,600 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 74,575 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken emmissions not tested (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,214 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 69,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,870 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,400 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 50,400 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,378 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 42,378 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,067 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,357 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,449 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 24,546 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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AU04 XBD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU04 XBD, 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 AU04 XBD registered?

AU04 XBD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is AU04 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 XBD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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