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AV04 JRX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,551 mi
Last recorded138,551 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 JRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 138,551 miles

Central stop lamp disconected

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside drive shaft bearing slight wear in housing

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front seat back rests not tipping forward

Fail 3 Jun 2021 138,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central stop lamp disconected

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside drive shaft bearing slight wear in housing

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

both front seat back rests not tipping forward

Pass 23 May 2019 129,061 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 119,196 miles

cannot tilt either front seat to gain access to the rear

Fail 31 May 2018 119,196 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

cannot tilt either front seat to gain access to the rear

Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,874 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)

both front seats do not tilt forward.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 102,874 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front seats do not tilt forward.

Pass 23 May 2016 90,335 miles

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

both front seat tip functions not working

Fail 23 May 2016 90,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front seat tip functions not working

Pass 29 May 2015 85,889 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)

o/s/f seat tip broken

Fail 26 May 2015 85,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

both front brake hose clips loose

o/s/f seat tip broken

oil leak gearbox

Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,716 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 83,716 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,792 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 75,792 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,732 miles

O/S/F SEAT RELEASE NOT WORKING BUT LOCKED IN

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,146 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 62,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,707 miles

drivers seat back cannot be released to allow o/s rear passenger out

oil leaks from engine area

n/s/f wheel /tyre out of shape possibly buckled

Fail 13 Apr 2010 53,707 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat back cannot be released to allow o/s rear passenger out

oil leaks from engine area

n/s/f wheel /tyre out of shape possibly buckled

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,161 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,631 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,758 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,054 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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AV04 JRX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JRX, 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 AV04 JRX registered?

AV04 JRX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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