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AV04 SMX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,027 mi
Last recorded132,027 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 SMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 132,027 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 132,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 125,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,749 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 117,749 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 105,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2018 102,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,019 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,907 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,956 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,248 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 87,248 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,952 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,136 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 17 Mar 2008 49,931 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 49,931 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,904 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)

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 SMX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV04 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

AV04 SMX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AV04 SMX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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