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AV04 PLX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,925 mi
Last recorded129,925 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 PLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 129,925 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 129,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 123,942 miles

front suspension shocks & springs worn and slightly weak

Fail 9 Jun 2021 123,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front suspension shocks & springs worn and slightly weak

Pass 16 Jun 2020 119,940 miles

both front tyres close to limits on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,054 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 106,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 98,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres close to limits

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2018 98,823 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres close to limits

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,495 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,890 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 90,890 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,252 miles

Front inner discs slight wear.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,252 miles

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

Front inner discs slight wear.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,792 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,688 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front tyres have small splits on inner wall

drivers and passengers wiper blades split

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,995 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,942 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,253 miles

advise surface corrosion slight wear front brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,693 miles

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

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

Offside 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 17 Mar 2009 48,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,516 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 37,720 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,720 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 PLX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AV04 PLX, 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 PLX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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