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AU53 UCX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,624 mi
Last recorded69,624 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,624 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,781 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,786 miles

Both rear brake flexis perished

NSR shock absorber dust cover damaged, slight seap

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

Oil leak from Driveshaft seal

Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,620 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to delaminenate

Pass 29 Dec 2011 58,897 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 58,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,175 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,141 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/ rear quarter damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall

o/s/ rear quarter damaged

o/s/r tyre has uneven heal and toe wear on inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,888 miles

plastic shield adrift on n/s/r shock absorber

Fail 23 Jan 2008 36,584 miles

Front number plate is cracked and rear number plate is deteriorating.

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

Offside rear shockabsorber cover is detached.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,584 miles

Front number plate is cracked and rear number plate is deteriorating.

Offside rear shockabsorber cover is detached.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,912 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 UCX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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