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AV04 HBA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,808 mi
Last recorded153,808 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 HBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 153,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 144,089 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 144,067 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 133,024 miles

nsr tyre perished

Fail 7 Aug 2015 133,024 miles

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 4 Aug 2014 126,442 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 117,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 117,768 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 108,507 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

rear tailgate high level light not working

Fail 1 Aug 2012 108,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

rear tailgate high level light not working

Fail 25 Jul 2011 99,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 99,488 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,639 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,585 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 78,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 67,166 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,841 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AV04 HBA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV04 HBA, 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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AV04 HBA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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