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AU54 UBP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,152 mi
Last recorded145,152 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 UBP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 145,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 145,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 140,204 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 140,202 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 135,203 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 135,203 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure both seatbacks are not secured to hinges (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 131,913 miles

Front exhaust flex outer skin detached

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 127,368 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 119,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Feb 2019 119,510 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 111,996 miles

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

window screen cracked across bottom not affecting view

Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,107 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 92,086 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 78,822 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2015 78,822 miles

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 31 Aug 2013 72,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f seat back locked in the upright position(wont tilt cable issue)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 72,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f seat back locked in the upright position(wont tilt cable issue)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,121 miles

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

front discs lipped/corroded

nearside seat back release inop

offside front seat back cable broken

Fail 22 Sep 2012 60,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs lipped/corroded

nearside seat back release inop

offside front seat back cable broken

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,716 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,724 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 27,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,448 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 16,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UBP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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