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AU53 KTL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,701 mi
Last recorded71,701 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KTL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 71,701 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 71,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,193 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 65,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 65,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear tyre worn to excess Also steel brace visable on wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure offside rear parking brake cable not properly fixed (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,167 miles

coolant leak, waterpump

offside reg plate may need attention soon

Pass 19 Nov 2014 54,040 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 49,633 miles

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

offside front tyre perished.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 45,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,766 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 38,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,338 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,344 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 24,344 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

high level light not working

Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,052 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidwall damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2007 15,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 15,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,342 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 11,342 miles

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

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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AU53 KTL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU53 KTL, 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 AU53 KTL registered?

AU53 KTL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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