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AU53 UCV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Orange Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

193,594 mi
Last recorded193,594 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 193,594 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 193,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 193,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 188,272 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 188,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 177,687 miles

Front Lower oil leak

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 177,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Lower oil leak

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 168,692 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 160,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 148,725 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 135,908 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 135,908 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 114,725 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 114,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 102,161 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 92,278 miles

offside centre lower outer sill slightly damaged

offside door trim missing

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner part of tread

Fail 6 Oct 2008 92,278 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside centre lower outer sill slightly damaged

offside door trim missing

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner part of tread

very slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2007 84,716 miles

engine oil was low

Pass 17 Jan 2007 71,517 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 UCV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,399cc diesel 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 UCV, 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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AU53 UCV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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