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AU54 MKJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,831 mi
Last recorded102,831 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 MKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,831 miles

CENTRE STOPLAMP INOPERATIVE.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,695 miles

centre brake light not working

chip in centre of screen less than 40mm

o/s &n/s rack gaitors twisted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 92,693 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

centre brake light not working

chip in centre of screen less than 40mm

o/s &n/s rack gaitors twisted

Fail 26 Mar 2015 85,091 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,091 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,631 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 69,631 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,240 miles

n/s/r brake pipe has surface rust

Fail 19 Sep 2012 60,240 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

n/s/r brake pipe has surface rust

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,131 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,131 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake pipe has surface rust

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,445 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 27 Sep 2008 30,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,104 miles

o/s/f tyre is cutting out on inside of tread

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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AU54 MKJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU54 MKJ, 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 AU54 MKJ registered?

AU54 MKJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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