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AU54 UBG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,452 mi
Last recorded77,452 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 UBG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 77,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes front and rear slightly corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,845 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 75,845 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,393 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 70,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 64,514 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 64,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

NSR shock detreriorated

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 59,881 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 59,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 53,058 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 53,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,287 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 48,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,922 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 32,209 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AU54 UBG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UBG, 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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AU54 UBG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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