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AU54 UCG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,323 mi
Last recorded99,323 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 UCG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 99,323 miles

exhaust corroded

front ball joint rubbers perished + splitting

Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,123 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 92,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,309 miles

baffals loose in rear silencer

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,383 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 76,867 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe from joiner to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear to flexi hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn almost to legal limit in centre of tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 71,643 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear exhaust heat shields loose but not insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn almost to legal limit in centre of tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 52,407 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,187 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,196 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,018 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise that the nsf tyre sidewall is worn

advise that the radiator is leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,429 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,562 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish/crack on edges

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 6,223 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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AU54 UCG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU54 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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