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AU04 XCV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,243 mi
Last recorded122,243 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 122,243 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 122,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flexi deterioated

Pass 17 Sep 2016 106,151 miles

Front exhaust flexi cover loose

Offside Front seat unable to tilt

Rear exhaust box rusty hangers

Rear wiper blade split

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 106,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe near fuel filter leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front exhaust flexi cover loose

Offside Front seat unable to tilt

Rear exhaust box rusty hangers

Rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,073 miles

corrosion starting on rear chassis

drivers seat leaner does not recline

rear exhaust box outer cover corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2015 95,073 miles

Registration plate lamp not working ns and os (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion starting on rear chassis

drivers seat leaner does not recline

rear exhaust box outer cover corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,686 miles

Drivers seat does not tilt forward to gain access to rear seats.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Small hole in offside front bottom ball joint dust cover but not allowing the ingress of contaminants.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 88,685 miles

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

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

Drivers seat does not tilt forward to gain access to rear seats.

Engine oil level on minimum.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Small hole in offside front bottom ball joint dust cover but not allowing the ingress of contaminants.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 79,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 19 Oct 2013 79,104 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 29 Sep 2012 68,675 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust front concertina section weak.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 68,675 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust front concertina section weak.

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

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

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

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

Rear heatshield loose.

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,504 miles

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

Rear number plate delaminating but still visible.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,664 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 36,474 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Oct 2008 36,474 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,628 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 XCV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XCV, 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 XCV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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