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AU04 XBK

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,335 mi
Last recorded157,335 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XBK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 157,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front inner (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2017 156,984 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front inner (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front inner (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front inner (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 149,793 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 147,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too back plate (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 25 Jul 2015 143,484 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 143,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 143,094 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 143,087 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2012 142,017 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 142,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 141,143 miles

BRAKE PIPES (REAR) CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

REAR NUMBERPLATE DETIORATED

Pass 17 Feb 2010 138,166 miles

both front discs corroded/scored on inner faces

both rear brake pipes (in wheel arch ) corroded,,

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2009 135,498 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 135,497 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 131,952 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 124,370 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 XBK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XBK, 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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AU04 XBK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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