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AV04 SWU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,530 mi
Last recorded95,530 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,530 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,530 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,103 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,489 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 72,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,149 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,316 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 48,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2009 38,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,204 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,933 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 SWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

AV04 SWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AV04 SWU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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