MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
corrosion starting on rear chassis
drivers seat leaner does not recline
rear exhaust box outer cover corroding
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
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate delaminating but still visible.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
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
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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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