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AU53 NUY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,776 mi
Last recorded111,776 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 NUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 111,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 100,577 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 98,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 95,619 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 95,619 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,180 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,830 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,770 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing 195/50r15

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,338 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 73,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 69,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,887 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,909 miles

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

exhaust system weak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,067 miles

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

rear exhaust weak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,946 miles

front brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,084 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,547 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,756 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,672 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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AU53 NUY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NUY, 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 NUY registered?

AU53 NUY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is AU53 NUY safe to buy?

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